# Snow Sculptures Cool Carvings in Beijing By Bianca | Published 2007-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-sculptures-beijing References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7150000/newsid_7151700/7151741.stm) Using nature to create these intricate sculptures out of ice, artists in China's Heilongjiang Province created a tremendous display of highly detailed figurines and displays. They were built for the [20th International Snow Sculpture show](http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7150000/newsid_7151700/7151741.stm). Snow sculpture, like [sand sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara), hold a timeless appeal for just about anyone that views them. The real magic comes in knowing each is one of a kind and cannot be recreated. They will only last for a limited time until the elements reclaim their structures to the earth. Take note of how tiny the people are next to the massive sculptures... unreal! Enjoy the gallery! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to innovate by utilizing natural elements to create impressive sculptures. - **Temporary Display:** Opportunity to create a new market for art displays that embrace ephemeral beauty and encourage live viewing experiences. - **Interactive Art:** Opportunity for artists to create large-scale sculptures that encourage audience participation and engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Innovation opportunities in creating new forms of art that merge creativity with natural elements and temporary displays. - **Tourism and Events:** Opportunity to create unique events that draw in tourists looking for live viewing experiences of displayed temporary sculptures. - **Experiential Marketing:** Opportunity for brands to utilize large-scale, interactive sculptures as part of their marketing campaigns to engage audiences in unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolias-snow-and-ice.md) - [Ice Block-Formed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-hours.md) - [Snow-Constructed Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-snow-space.md) - [Iced Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-car-showroom.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Snow Landscape Sundial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-time.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md)