MNN - Mother Nature Network

Nature can be fleeting in its beauty and winter can be particularly ephemeral. Enter Simon Beck, an artist who captures the season’s elusive beauty by carving intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.

 

Letting his eyes determine the way, Beck tramps across the white mountaintops and frozen lakes of France in snowshoes. Recently, we spoke with the artist about his snowscapes, his process and his plans for future pieces on a warming planet.