I attended the launch of 'The Art of The Brick' 3-months’ ago and have been
meaning to write about the awe-inspiring exhibition since then (in fact it has
proven so popular that its run at The Zone in Rosebank was extended to 12
August).
My defence for my delayed post; in the months since I attended the
exhibition there has been a funeral, wedding and honeymoon to contend with,
hence my tardiness. However, even though I saw the exhibition quite a
while back I still vividly recall my amazement at the use of Lego bricks-which
were masterfully and artistically transformed.
The artist:
Nathan Sawaya is the creative mastermind who saw the artistic
value in Lego bricks and brought them to life through his colourful works of art. He
has received worldwide praise and recognition for the skilful use of a toy brick. Warner Bros have commissioned Sawaya to recreate DC Comics' superheroes using his unique Lego interpretation. “The Art of the Brick: DC Comics” will showcase 3-D Lego sculptures of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, the Joker, Penguin and Harley Quinn.
The Art of the Brick Exhibition
CNN has lauded Sawaya’s work as a top ten ‘must see global exhibition’ and
rightly so, you really do have to see it to appreciate its splendour. The collection
of over 70 pieces will undoubtedly inspire children and adults alike to ‘take
those big ideas and set them free’.
This exhibition showcases Sawaya’s Lego interpretation of well-known
paintings and sculptures, however there are also original pieces that evoke
commentary on everyday social issues.
Below are some of my favourite pieces from the exhibition but the
attention to detail evident in each piece, make every display a masterpiece.
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| Gray: 23 678 Lego bricks were used to show Sawaya coming into his own, leaving his career in law behind and embracing the artist within. |
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| Dinosaur: The largest sculpture on display in this exhibition, used 80 020 Lego Bricks and stands 5.97m tall |
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| Green Torso: 8990 Lego bricks used."Sometimes life gets so busy and there is so much going on in your head that it would be nice to be able to lift it off, empty out all the clutter and re-place ready to take on the day" Sawaya. |
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| Starry night: 3493 bricks were used in the Lego interpretation of Van Gogh's best known painting |
