Our Ice Artists
Meet the real stars of the Ice Sculpture Festival! These carvers are no ordinary artists – they’re internationally renowned masters of ice carving. Using chainsaws, chisels and knives, they transform enormous blocks of ice into breathtaking works of art. From hyper-realistic portraits to imaginative scenes, their incredible creations are guaranteed to leave you amazed.
True ice-carving masters
Our carvers are the heroes of the ice. They take a simple block of ice and transform it into a masterpiece using a chainsaw, chisel and a generous dose of craftsmanship. Whether it’s incredibly detailed miniature sculptures or giant ice creations, the refined technique they use is an art form in itself. In every movement of their tools, you can see the hand of a true master, turning the cold into art that you have to see to believe!
Vadim Gryadov
Russia
Thomas Brown
United States
Ferenc Monostori
Hungary
Karlis Ile
Latvia
Tomas Dostal
Czech Republic
Sanita Ravina
Latvia
Marieke van der Meer
the Netherlands
James Tottle
Wales
Irina Taflevskaya
Bulgaria
Bouke Atema
the Netherlands
Oka Sutama
Indonesië
Stanislav Nowodworski
Poland
Andreas Schlichting
Canada