The ICE St. Moritz as Inspiration for Sculpture
Inspiration from 1985
To mark the centenary of the British Cresta Run, in January 1985 a group of British enthusiasts led by Keith Schellenberg drove across the frozen Lake St Moritz in Bentley tourers. We at Ariete Art are captivated by this cultural gesture, which holds profound artistic appeal. We delight in how the tradition endures, with the speed of fine automobiles slicing through ice, elegance defying the cold, and history coming alive
Our craftsmen studied archival and contemporary photos of the event with genuine awe to craft a sculpture steeped in its atmosphere. The energy of Bentley gliding over the crystalline surface ignited our vision for the piece. The ICE St. Moritz art inspiration pulses through every detail, as we hope admirers will appreciate
The Atmosphere of The ICE
St Moritz at 1,800 metres breathes pure chill, blending luxury with untamed weather. Speed contends with alpine ice. Despite the elegance of Bentley models, they park on the lake's frozen surface, their chrome gleaming under the sky to create delightful tension and anticipation for the show
As artists, we cherish this symphony of beauty and engineering. The ICE stands as the epicentre of Europe's premier winter cultural spectacle, with Bentley as its indispensable element, one we yearn to capture in enduring form. The artists at Ariete Art felt compelled to engage, and our innovative CrystalPure material proved ideal. Art inspired by Saint Moritz lets us convey dynamism and motion in a "frozen" sculpture
Our Visualisation of Bentley
With decades of experience in luxury art, we bring the harmony of The ICE and Bentley to life in sculptures inspired by events, just as we felt it. Our fascination with Bentley's form inspired elongated golden contours for the wings and ethereal transparency within. The iconic "B" emerges with outstretched wings evoking the car's fluidity and endurance. These wings capture light from all angles, casting shadows of motion energy and playful glimmers of dynamism
Our master craftsmen meticulously measured each curve by hand, pouring passion into every line. This is no mere logo replica; it honours Bentley's engineering genius and aesthetic, weaving their heritage into our ambitious creative vision. Contemporary luxury art sculptures gain true soul in the Ariete Art workshop
CrystalPure: Reimagining Ice in Art
Seeing Bentley on the ice, we consciously selected CrystalPure as the foundation of our artistic concept. Moreover, it offers exceptional strength at minimal weight. This mirrors our admiration for Bentley's engineering; we are equally exacting in sculptural design
We achieved 92% light transmission to capture both morning glow and evening warmth. The material reimagines ice: crystalline purity, delicate transparency, cool refinement. Light animates its forms and reliefs, bringing contours to life. It resists aging, withstands transport and use. We are thrilled it suits interiors and exteriors alike. Our craftsmen infused it with the event's essence and the prestige of Bentley's inspiration
The Context of Form
The Ariete Art team adores when form emerges organically from context, carrying meaning. Our geometric sculpture reflects the lake's ice patterns while nodding to the world's finest car maker. Its scale balances bold presence with restraint. CrystalPure radiates luminescence up to 20 metres, like midday ice. Ariete Art artists strived to transform respect and substance into a sculpture that commands attention for itself and the Bentley brand
Invitation to Co-Creation
We have calculated the sculpture with precision and visualised it with deep passion; it now awaits realisation alongside a partner and connoisseur of the Bentley universe. You can shape its final form, for we remain open to ideas, flexible, and ready to tailor scale or details to your specific space
Partnership with Ariete Art ensures a unique art object that honourably extends Bentley's legacy in the realm of contemporary luxury art and presentation
