This Artist Uses Snowshoes to Carve Massive, Ephemeral Artworks into the Snow

Simon Beck‘s art is inspired by the natural wonder and intricate nature of snowflakes; he travels the world carving large-scale artworks (around 300 pieces to date) into snow-covered landscapes using only his manpower and a pair of snowshoes. Many of his ideas come from patterns found in nature (snowflakes, spiraled cactus spears, cannabis leaves); crop circles; mathematical equations; and even iconic artists such as Vincent Van Gogh.

Beck will be in Silverthorne, Colorado from January 2-16 creating a series of designs on snow-covered canvases throughout the town. Can’t make it to Colorado this winter? Take a tour of some of Beck’s best works right here: