Featuring over 120 large scale exhibits made from over 2 million bricks. But being a responsible young man, he packed away his bricks and headed off to. His obsessively and painstakingly crafted work captivates viewers by its beauty and playfulness. Nathan sawaya, lego artist after all, thats what set him on the path to a dramatic career change. As a new yorker reading the book during my commute, i removed the jacket, revealing the lego brick a reference to his tattooed thumb, perhaps embossed in silver on the front of the book, matching the silver end papers. This incredible collection of sculptures made entirely from lego bricks will inspire builders of all ages. All trademarks, servicemarks, and s are property of their respective owners. The art of the brick giant lego sculptures by nathan sawaya. Some artists use paint, others bronze but for nathan sawaya he chooses to build his aweinspiring art out of the lego brick.
The art of the brick, a captivating exhibition, featuring intriguing works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world, the lego brick, is set to make its debut at. New york cnn nathan sawayas workspace is an explosion of color clear plastic crates stuffed with lego bricks in every hue are stacked. Nathan sawaya delights adults and children alike with his bright, blocky sculptures made entirely out of lego bricks. The lego ideas book by daniel lipkowitz, hardcover. I have been following nathan sawaya for the past five years. Feb 12, 20 some artists use paint, others bronze but for nathan sawaya he chooses to build his aweinspiring art out of the lego brick. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Sawaya s decision to escape the corporate world to build a business around lego art.
Meet the maverick lego brick artist, nathan sawaya. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sawaya creates colorful sculptures and mosaics that depict a wide range of images and objects, notably including jan vermeers girl with a pearl earring and a fullscale replica of the batmobile. Nathan sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraitsall made from lego bricks. Lego master nathan sawaya should be no stranger to you.
The former corporate lawyer quit his job in 2001 to focus on becoming the worlds foremost lego artist. Lego my van gogh using only lego bricks and his imagination, sawaya has recreated some of the worlds most famous art, like. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Thunder bay press has brought in the big guns for the book as well. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Sawayas decision to escape the corporate world to build a. I enjoy seeing peoples reaction to artwork created from something with which they are familiar, he has. Nathan sawayas the art of the brick lego exhibition opens in. Nathan sawayaloved building with lego bricks when he was a kid. Nathan sawaya, arguably the most famous lego artist of all time, has. Sawaya just buy it and if you are prepared for the fact that it is only 36 pages going in maybe that will set your expectations just a bit lower than mine. Sawaya for about a year after seeing his art of the brick exhibit and subsequently purchasing a piece of his artwork.
His writing has appeared in lego club magazine as well as lego master builder academy, and his characters and storylines regularly appear in new lego themes and animated lego films. A page from nathan sawayas coloring book for children will be available, with crayons, to keep children occupied while they are waiting to enter the exhibition. Lego artist nathan sawaya pens introduction for new. Weve posted about several of his amazing projects, including his newest piece, a fivefoot replica of a blackberry tour 9360. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell.
I am an adult fan of lego and was excited for this book. The book itself showcases some of nathans most popular works. Nathan sawaya is a contemporary american artist exclusively working with lego bricks. Some artists use paint, others bronze, but nathan sawaya chooses to build his unique art out of toy building blocks. Nathan sawaya is the first contemporary artist to bring lego, the worlds most popular toy, into the art world as a medium. Nathan sawaya, a new yorkbased artist, is known for making aweinspiring creations with lego bricks toy building blocks and creates gigantic sculptures.
Dec 11, 2015 artist nathan sawaya talks about finding the lego super hero within. Nathan sawaya talks to maas magazine editor jo lyons about finding the lego super hero within. Artist nathan sawaya leads visitors through his art of the brick show in new york on tuesday. Nathan sawaya talks about his lego exhibition, the art of. Real works of art in small brick standard designed for museums or for pleasure. This wellknown lawyerturned brick artist has even had a category about his work on jeopardy. Dc comics had its worldwide premiere in november 2016 at the powerhouse museum, sydney the exclusive australian venue for this exhibition. The art of brick making is considered an unconventional art form by many artists. He is the author of the lego ideas book, lego awesome ideas, and lego play book. We previously posted about the exhibition back in june. Sawayajust buy it and if you are prepared for the fact that it is only 36 pages going in maybe that will set your expectations just a bit lower than mine. Sawaya if you happen to read thiskeep doing what you are doing. The idea of this book is thrilling for mebut there just wasnt enough there for 5 stars.
A few years ago nathan sawaya decided to follow his dream and give up being a lawyer to become a lego sculptor. The art of the brick is a stunning, fullcolor showcase of the work that has made sawaya the worlds most famous lego artist. Sawaya fashioned himself a lifesized dog out of lego, aged 10, when his parents refused a real one, and since then his style has evolved from representational a big pencil, a big apple to. The new york based artist used over a million pieces of lego to make up over. Daniel lipkowitz is a senior writer and story developer at the lego group.
Jun 14, 20 in the art of the brick, at discovery times square, nathan sawayas sculptures made of basic lego blocks playfully mimic the world and other artists view of it. If nathan sawayas name isnt familiar to you, his artwork almost certainly is. Jul 22, 20 art of the brick is an ongoing solo exhibition of the lego art of artist nathan sawaya at discovery time square in new york city. The adventures of hugman follows a little red brick buddy as he and his friends go on adventures while.
Lego artist nathan sawaya announced a new series of imaginationinspiring childrens books. So, i was finally convinced to bring hugman to lego ideas in hopes it would become an official lego set. The museum of applied arts and sciences acknowledges australias first nations peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of the land and gives respect to the elders past and present and through them to all aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. Every piece of art comes with a story and renowned lego artist nathan sawaya has told his story behind his many creations in his latest book. Featured artwork biography contact the art of the brick collections human condition in pieces through the darkness metamorphosis. Nathan sawaya is a new yorkbased artist who creates aweinspiring works out of some of the most unlikely things. The art of the brick to feature lego works of art at union. Photos of art of the brick, nathan sawayas solo show of. Artist nathan sawaya with his lego creation of the darkest knight. In art of the brick, nathan sawaya works with lego the. Sawayas new book, the art of the brick a life in lego. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behindthescenes details about how these creations came to be, the art of. Dec 18, 2014 the book itself showcases some of nathans most popular works. His art focuses on largescale sculptures using only toy building blocks.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the art of the brick. We were lucky enough to have the chance to delve into the brain of a true artistic genius. He is covered regularly in various news outlets the first time i heard of him was from a cnn article in 2007 ive had the opportunity to exchange a few emails with nathan. The lego ideas book by daniel lipkowitz, hardcover barnes. In the late 1990s, sawaya was enjoying a fastpaced new york city corporate lawyer lifestyle. Nathan sawaya talks about his lego exhibition, the art of the. With about 400 pieces in total and standing 16 inches tall, all ages can build a hugman. He has created sculptures of famous celebrities, lifesize instruments and organs from the human body. In the art of the brick, at discovery times square, nathan sawayas sculptures made of basic lego blocks playfully mimic the world and other artists view of it. Nathan sawayas blockbuster lego exhibition the art of the brick opens in london this friday, 26 september, 2014. Lego and the brick configuration are property of the lego group, which does not sponsor, own, or endorse. Nathan sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures.
Nathan sawayas artwork with legos may be more famous than his name for now, but with the publication of the art of nathan sawaya, that may soon change. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. The exhibition includes recreations of famous paintings and sculptures, as well as original works by sawaya, including a massive 80,020brick trex. The greatest brick builds amazing creations in lego. I love art although i have no real artistic talent myself. American artist who has built custom threedimensional sculptures and largescale mosaics from everyday objects and lego toys. When nathan sawaya quit his job as an attorney in 2004, he told his boss he was leaving to go play with toys. Easily the most prominent lego artist in the world, sawayas custom 3d. In 2012, artnet ranked sawaya the 8th most popular artist in the world. Lego artist nathan sawaya returns to the uk with a brand new exhibition inspired by dc superheroes and villains. Lego artist nathan sawaya launches childrens book series. Oct 31, 2010 a page from nathan sawayas coloring book for children will be available, with crayons, to keep children occupied while they are waiting to enter the exhibition.
He rediscovered this quintessential childhood toy after experimenting with a range of mediums, and has been working with it exclusively since the early 2000s. Mar 03, 2017 lego artist nathan sawaya returns to the uk with a brand new exhibition inspired by dc superheroes and villains. Really cool sculptures are being produced by this talented artists. If youve heard only one name in all of lego building, it is probably that of nathan sawaya. Nathan sawayas the art of the brick lego exhibition opens. Lego and the brick configuration are property of the lego group, which does not sponsor, own, or endorse this. He was ranked the 8th most popular artist in the world by artnet in 2012. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behindthescenes details about how these creations came to be, the art of the brick is an inside look at how sawaya transformed a toy into an art form. He is covered regularly in various news outlets the first time i heard of him was from a cnn article in 2007. With a story, im trying to make something a child would. Anything youve ever made out of toy bricks pales in comparison to all of these epic nathan sawaya lego sculptures. American artist nathan sawaya built since the year 2000, giant lego sculptures from tens of thousands of parts. Lego and the brick configuration are property of the lego group, which does not sponsor, own, or endorse this site.
The artist has used lego bricks to recreate wellknown sculptures as. Oct 25, 2014 the art of the brick is a stunning, fullcolor showcase of the work that has made sawaya the worlds most famous lego artist. The lego brick sculpture of nathan sawaya art gallery. Nathan sawaya is an awardwinning artist who creates aweinspiring works of. May 11, 2011 when nathan sawaya quit his job as an attorney in 2004, he told his boss he was leaving to go play with toys. These posters were designed for the art of the brick, a collection of lego art by artist nathan sawaya, now on display at discovery times square in new york. See more ideas about lego, lego sculptures and lego creations. Interview with lego artist nathan sawaya thrillist. Lego my van gogh using only lego bricks and his imagination, sawaya has recreated some of the worlds most famous art, like american gothic and starry night. Nathan sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surrea. Artist nathan sawaya talks super heroes maas magazine. It is estimated that sawaya owns more lego bricks than any other single individual with 1. What he has done for lego is beyond groundbreaking and should be and i think is appreciated worldwide. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behindthescenes details about how these creations came to be, the art of nathan sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraits.
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