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January 16, 2018

Ephemeral

Tom Gerlak and Pat Caffrey have been carving ice in the desert for more than 30 years.
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Creating fleeting art is the passion of Tom Gerlak and Pat Caffrey. They have been carving ice in the desert for more than 30 years and enjoy making sculptures that bring happiness to others. The art won’t last forever, but the artists hope the memories will.

Producer: Sandra Westdahl
Videographers: Sandra Westdahl
Editor: Sandra Westdahl
Sound Recordist/Designer: Galen McCaw
Drone Photographer: Cody Sheehy
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