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arrow iconThe Art of Sand, Space Coast, Florida

April 2-May 1, 2010

 

"Sand Sculpting is Art" Poster"The Science of Sand" PosterThe Art of Sand exhibit took place at the Radisson at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The month-long event gave visitors an opportunity to experience first-hand the 10 to 15 foot sculptures created by Master Sand Sculptors from around the world, as well as other sand sculptures created by amateurs, youth and corporate teams. The 3-day opening weekend festival, April 2-4, had entertainment, vendors, food, and a chance to see the sculptures all for one low admission price of $8 adult and $4 for seniors, military personnel and children under 12. For thirty days, there were sand sculpting competitions, tours of the sculptures, and special events with the local arts and cultural venues. There was also a Youth Pavilion during the entire event. Kids were encouraged to experiment with their own sand sculptures, learn fun facts about sand and the environment and have some hands-on fun.

 

The following images are arranged in groupings of individual works. Some are details since it is difficult to capture the full effect in one photograph. The artists featured traveled from allover the world and each expressed their vision through a different theme.

 

Piece by Katsuhiko Chaen of Tokyo, JapanChaen's Piece on MusicPiece by Leonardo Ugolini of Fiumana, ItalyUgolini's Detail of BuildingUgolini's Detail of BuildingUgolini's Detail of BuildingUgolini's Detail of BuildingUgolini's Detail of BuildingUgolini's Detail of BuildingPiece by Michel Lepire of Quebec, CanadaLepire's Detail of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"Lepire's Detail of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"Lepire's Detail of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"Lepire's Detail of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"Lepire's Detail of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"Piece by Karen Fralich of Toronto, CanadaFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmFralich's Detail on the History of FilmPiece by Ilya Filimontsev of Moscow, RussiaFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemeFilimontsev's Detail of Sculptue ThemePiece by Damon Farmer of Versailles, KentuckyFarmer's Detail of Theatre PieceFarmer's Detail of Theatre PieceFarmer's Detail of Theatre PiecePiece by Jill Harris and Thomas Koet of Melbourne, FloridaDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art HistoryDetail of Harris's and Koet's Piece on Art History
Frequently Asked Questions of the Artists:

What happens when it rains?

Most rain will not do serious damage to the sculptures. However, heavy rain will leave pockmarks on the sculpted surfaces. Torrential rain can saturate the sand and cause parts of the sculpture to collapse.

 

How do you do that?!

We make a form out of plywood and 2x4's, fill that form with sand and water and pack it down. When the first form is filled we make another smaller form and place that on top and do the same thing - add sand and water and pack it down. When we reach the desired height we take the nails out of the form to remove the top form and start sculpting. We do this until all the forms are removed and all that is left is sand and water that has been turned into a fantastic sand sculpture!

 

What is the wire sticking out  of the top?

The wires are placed on the highest parts of the sculpture to prevent birds from landing on them.

 

Where is the sand from?

The sand used in the Art of Sand festival is specially formulated to produce the best looking and best quality sand sculptures. It is shipped in from a quarry in Winter Haven, FL.

 

What are you spraying on the sculpture?

To protect the sculpture from the sun and wind we spray on water with a little bit of Elmer's glue mixed in. This makes a little crust on the sculpture but it does not make the sand stronger and does not prevent a sculpture from collapsing. This is sprayed on the OUTSIDE of the sculpture and IS NOT mixed into the sand.

 

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