2024 Ice Sculpture Show in Times Square: "Smitten" by Lovie Pignata

Times Square Arts joined forces with Governors Island Arts to co-present the third annual Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show, which took place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 12 to 5pm. Out of ten finalists, a panel of judges chose Bronx-based artist Lovie Pignata’s Smitten sculpture as the champion of the show. The winning sculpture depicts two cozy mittens with knit details touching to form a heart, referencing the beginning stages of love in the cold winter season.
A larger-scale version of the winning sculpture was carved and installed by Okamoto Studio in Times Square for the district’s annual Valentine’s Day events, where New Yorkers and visitors alike celebrated love through surprise proposals, weddings, and a vow renewal ceremony on the Square’s iconic Red Steps. The sculpture was on view on Duffy Square from Wednesday, February 14 until it melted.
Learn more about the project: arts.timessquarenyc.org/times-...
Video by Phatt Features.

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So sweet. And a typical sign that people use and are used to to express their love and affection for someone who really means a lot to them! I’m surprised it hasn’t been voted an emoji to be used in messaging, whether text or email!
Congratulations to the winner and to all who participated!

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Hey Times square NYC 😁👋