USA (Minnesota) and Russia
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This graceful sculpture, Rhapsody in White, is by Team USA (Minnesota). It won Second Place, plus People's Choice, plus Artist's Choice! Photo provided by Team USA of Minnesota. This sculpture is actually a 3D realization of a complex mathematical formula, known as an Enneper surface! Click for details.
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Team Russia captured First Place with their sculpture, Stairway to Heaven. The numerals "2000" can be seen atop a stairway, topped by an angel with wings and a halo. On the right side, you can see the feet of some poor unfortunate, tumbling headlong from heaven.
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Here's another view of the First Place winner. Click for a larger version of this photo.