A Palm Beach County artist is making waves in the ice sculpting world, proving that Florida’s heat can’t stop a master craftsman from creating chilling masterpieces.
Ben Rand, who operates out of his Jupiter Farms freezer, recently won gold at this year’s Cultural Olympics in Milan, competing against 24 carvers from 16 different countries.
Palm Beach County artist wins international ice sculpting championship
“A lot of people think it’s incredibly ironic that I make ice sculptures in Florida,” Rand said.
Despite the South Florida climate, Rand has established himself as one of the world’s best ice sculptors. His victory in Milan was particularly meaningful because his family was there to witness the achievement…