The Art of the Brick
Last year, I was exposed to one of the most fascinating art forms I have ever seen: The art of The Brick.
This form of art, created by Nathan Sawaya in 2002, includes a variety of 3D sculptures and large portraits that are built of regular LEGO bricks in a very irregular way. When I attended the exhibition in NYC, I was really surprised to discover enormous structures, (some as large as a real human and some even larger), that are so impressive and attractive, yet they are made of something so simple that usually people don’t even tend to view as art.
In the exhibition, both kids and adults were very excited and impressed by this form of LEGO art. It was a very inspirational experience that taught us that with dedication and creativity, everything is possible.
Personally, this exhibition really changed my view of art. I realized that art could range from the most basic thing to the most complex- and it would still be beautiful and unique. I absolutely enjoyed it, and I would really recommend for everyone to attend whenever there is another exhibition in NY! (There are exhibition all over the world, actually.)
Here are pictures of some of the most impressive structures:
Thank you so much! It is really great that even after seeing last year it still left an impression on you, and you still remembered it, and wanted to share it with us! I love the first picture you posted it- I think it is a creative use of the lego because on one hand it transforms the lego into an amazing sculpture, but on the other hand keeps the “playful” feel of lego by leaving some pieces at the bottom as the arms crumble off.
This is so cool! Who knew that something like LEGOs could be used to make sophisticated art. I really like the lighting of the last exhibit and the illusion that the figure is ‘melting’ into a puddle of blue legos. This form of art is unique and captivating!