CLEAN : London ice sculpting festival opens

The transcript describes a nighttime encounter with a seal in the river, which inspired a project themed around the spirit of the river. The project involved creating an abstract art piece by reverse carving a block of ice to form an internal whirlpool, aiming to convey a sense of fluidity and motion.

What unusual event did the narrator recall happening at night by the river?

• A boat passed by silently.

• A mysterious light appeared.

• A dolphin jumped out of the water.

• A seal was seen in the river.

What was the main inspiration for the project discussed by the narrator?

• The spirit of the river

• The beauty of the ocean

• The tranquility of the forest

• The power of the wind

How did the team decide to approach the project conceptually?

• By going abstract

• By using bright colors

• By incorporating sound

• By focusing on realism

What technique was used to create the internal whirlpool in the ice block?

• Reverse carving

• Melting the ice

• Using a mold

• Painting on ice

What was the intended outcome of the artistic process described?

• To create a realistic sculpture

• To convey a specific artistic vision

• To make a functional ice structure

• To replicate a natural phenomenon