Ohio Man Crafts 'Snow Jesus' Sculpture to Spread Joy

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Arturo Bojhay, an Ohio resident known for his annual snow sculpting, has created a new piece dubbed 'Snow Jesus' to bring happiness to his neighbors and community. Using a ladder, bucket, and kitchen spatula, Arturo and his son spent 10 hours building and carving the snow sculpture, which now stands outside a local auto shop. Arturo, who also sculpts with wood and sand, says he hopes the 'Snow Jesus' will brighten people's days as they pass by.

Why it matters

Arturo's snow sculptures represent a local tradition of adapting artistic expression to the winter environment. In a time when many people may be feeling down due to the cold weather, Arturo's 'Snow Jesus' provides a whimsical and uplifting sight that can foster a sense of community spirit.

The details

Arturo used a bucket-style mold to form the column of the snowman, then used a kitchen spatula to carve the details. After 10 hours of work, the finished 'Snow Jesus' sculpture now stands outside of Springfield's El Canario auto shop. Arturo is known for sculpting with various mediums, including wood and sand, and sees the snow as another canvas for his artistic talents.

• Arturo spends 5 hours stacking the snow to build the sculpture.
• Arturo spends another 5 hours sculpting and carving the details of the 'Snow Jesus'.

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What’s next

Arturo plans to continue sculpting more snow creations throughout the winter, though he is unsure what his next project will be. He hopes his future sculptures will bring the same sense of joy and community spirit as the 'Snow Jesus'.