28th INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPIONSHIP
Breckenridge colorado United State of America
Title: Personification
January 20, 2018
Team India Sculpture Title: Personification:
This anthropomorphic representation of human and animal form expresses the iconologist elements both from historical context and to relate it in present period. The sculpture is a reflection of Hindu religious god Ganesha. Which is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. He is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.
The sculpture compromise many elements evolving the behavioral qualities of human and animal. It is constituted as a being both human and animal. Its iconology elements are book, conch shell and rays. These elements depict ceremonies, learning or knowledge and light or life.
Event Grand Opening
January  22, 2018
09.00 - 10.30 Welcome Breakfast and Orientation for Teams at Fatty’s Restaurant
10:30 – 11.00 Team Registration at Headquarters (Riverwalk Center)
11.00 Sculpting begins!
12.00 – 16.00 The Thaw Lounge, Exhibit Open
Located inside the Riverwalk Center Performance Hall
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch for Teams – Headquarters Downstairs
18.00 – 20.00 Welcome Reception – Breckenridge Nordic Center
Shuttles from Riverwalk Center beginning at 6 p.m.
Sculpting Ends
January 26Â 2018
10.00 Please stay with your sculpture until you have your team photo taken!
10.00 – 19.00 The Thaw Lounge, Exhibit Open Located inside the Riverwalk Center Performance Hall People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice Voting:
Vote for your favorite sculpture
10.00 Team Brunch – Headquarters Downstairs
18.00 Awards Ceremony –Riverwalk Center Performance Hall (1st, 2nd and 3rd places and Artist Choice awarded)
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