Artist creates snow art at Shore Road Park

""One of the challenges of working with snow is knowing when it's the right time to use it," she said. "This week, I attempted to make new sculptures, but because of the extremely low temperatures, the snow became too rigid and almost unmanageable. After a few tries, I realized it wouldn't turn out the way I envisioned, and that it would be better to wait until it gets a bit warmer.""

""Although this was frustrating at first, it led me to explore another form of snow art. I ended up creating my first painting using snow as a canvas, located in Bay Ridge near Bobby Bello Field (Shore Road Park). I believe that adapting to change is essential for any artist.""

""Being resourceful is part of being creative, and it often opens the door to new possibilities," said Carvalho."

Fernanda Carvalho began making snow sculptures in 2019 and planned new works in southwestern Brooklyn after recent snowfall. Frigid temperatures quickly turned 10.3 inches of snow into rigid ice, preventing sculpting and making the snow unmanageable. Carvalho adapted by experimenting with a different medium, creating her first painting on snow near Bobby Bello Field (Shore Road Park) depicting flowers in a glass vase. Community interest prompted commissions, and Carvalho plans to resume sculpting once the snow reaches a workable texture, with planned pieces including an owl for Owl's Head Yoga Studio and forest animals at Christ Church.

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