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| Simon Beck snow art |
Artist Simon Beck plods though the snow in snowshoes
creating these sensational patterns of snow art. Working for 5-9 hours a day, each final piece is typically
the size of three soccer fields!
The geometric forms range in mathematical patterns and shapes that
create stunning, sometimes 3D designs, when viewed from higher levels. How long these magnificent geometric
forms servive is completely dependent on the weather. Beck designs and redesigns the patterns as new snow falls. Sometimes unable to finish a design due
to significant overnight accumulations.
“The main reason for making them was because I can no longer
run properly due to problems with my feet, so plodding about on level snow is
the least painful way of getting exercise. Gradually the reason has become photographing them, and I’m
considering buying a better camera.”
- Simon Beck
The above is the information I got in an email from a
friend. I tried to get a hold of
Simon dreaming of getting some kind inspirational quote about design. I confess I am not on facebook, much to
the displeasure of some of my friends! Anyway he is a busy guy. My mother suggested I put up his art on
my site with out his knowledge because “all artists want exposure.” I would love to know what he thinks about as he works. So there you are just breathtaking,
stupendous, words cannot even describe.
I do understand that
he uses an orienteering compass to create the perfect geometric designs,
sometimes even a head lamp while creating at night and that he studied
Engineering Science at Oxford University.
Go Simon you have a fan in Italy.
Natalie
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