Lake Baikal in Russia, image by Alexey TrofimovWhile the Polar Vortex of Doom has sent much of the US spiraling into frigid chaos, for those with cabin fever and a flare for resourcefulness there's still a way to innovate during this freak second ice age. Below, check out a few of our suggestions on how to take advantage of the cold:1) Create a colorful alphabet.
UK-based artist Petra Blahova made this festive typeface by freezing flowers and fruits at the height of their beauty in artisanal ice cube molds. “You can create typography from anything,” says Blahova. #Truth. [via Junkculture] 2) Build a truck.
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This 15,000 ice/ truck hybrid was chiseled by sculpting house Iceculture for a Canadian tire commercial. Shaved on top of a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, this truck blends in seamlessly with the Canadian winter. [via Inhabitat]3) Make a statement about the disappearing middle class.
Created in 2012 to coincide with the Republican and Democratic national conventions in Tampa, Florida, this sculpture was intended to spark political debate. “It’s a call to action,” said artist Marshall Reese. “If no one does anything, the middle class will disappear just like the ice sculpture.” [via Bloomberg]4) Create a fine dining experience.
This restaurant igloo at the top of Nebelhorn Mountain, Oberstdorf, Germany serves traditional Bavarian fare under ambient LED lighting. [via The Atlantic]5) Build an ice hotel.
At Sweden's famed Icehotel, the world's first ice laboratory of Dr. Frankenstein was recently unveiled.[via Designboom]6) Freeze bubbles.
Photographer Angela Kelly recently braved frigid weather with her son to shoot a series of magical pictures demonstrating what happens when bubbles meet The Day After Tomorrow. [via 123inspiration]7) Spruce up a boring light house:
If you consider global climate change to be manmade, then these frozen lighthouses on the shores of Lake Michigan are masterpieces. With temperatures recently plummeting to the negative double digits, intrepid photographers Thomas Zakowski and Tom Gill set out to document these frosty gems. [via Flavorpill]
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8) Engineer an illuminated igloo:
Recently when engineering student Daniel Gray visited his girlfriend's family in Canada they made him build a colorful igloo out of ice and colored paint in their backyard to prove he was really in love. True story. [via Inhabitots]9) Spin an ice cd.
Organic artist Martin Hill uses found materials like rocks, twigs, and yes, ice, to create his unusual "environmental art" pieces. [via Martin Hill]10) Astonish tourists.
Recently, Uptown Manhattan residents were surprised to find (the above) mysterious colorful icicles appearing with alarming frequency at Highbridge Park. While wild speculation pointed to everything from minerals to a dead body, it was ultimately revealed to be the work of photographer Luis Baez-Correa, who had been using food coloring and a water gun to create the ice installation for over a month. [via DNAinfo]Did we miss something awesome and frozen in your neighborhood? Drop us a line in the comments.
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UK-based artist Petra Blahova made this festive typeface by freezing flowers and fruits at the height of their beauty in artisanal ice cube molds. “You can create typography from anything,” says Blahova. #Truth. [via Junkculture] 2) Build a truck.This 15,000 ice/ truck hybrid was chiseled by sculpting house Iceculture for a Canadian tire commercial. Shaved on top of a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, this truck blends in seamlessly with the Canadian winter. [via Inhabitat]3) Make a statement about the disappearing middle class.Created in 2012 to coincide with the Republican and Democratic national conventions in Tampa, Florida, this sculpture was intended to spark political debate. “It’s a call to action,” said artist Marshall Reese. “If no one does anything, the middle class will disappear just like the ice sculpture.” [via Bloomberg]4) Create a fine dining experience.
At Sweden's famed Icehotel, the world's first ice laboratory of Dr. Frankenstein was recently unveiled.[via Designboom]6) Freeze bubbles.
Photographer Angela Kelly recently braved frigid weather with her son to shoot a series of magical pictures demonstrating what happens when bubbles meet The Day After Tomorrow. [via 123inspiration]7) Spruce up a boring light house:
If you consider global climate change to be manmade, then these frozen lighthouses on the shores of Lake Michigan are masterpieces. With temperatures recently plummeting to the negative double digits, intrepid photographers Thomas Zakowski and Tom Gill set out to document these frosty gems. [via Flavorpill]8) Engineer an illuminated igloo:
Organic artist Martin Hill uses found materials like rocks, twigs, and yes, ice, to create his unusual "environmental art" pieces. [via Martin Hill]10) Astonish tourists.
