A larger-than-life exhibit by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya is coming to Miami Saturday for a limited time and will feature more than 150 sculptures made millions of LEGO bricks. Here’s how he created the exhibit.
If you were a kid who grew up playing with LEGOs, prepare to be amazed.
A larger-than-life exhibit by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya arrived in Miami for a limited time and features more than 150 sculptures made with millions of LEGO bricks.
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A former lawyer in New York City, Sawaya said he would often unwind after work by creating LEGO sculptures.
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The result was a culmination of iconic pieces that range from a replica of Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to prehistoric creations like a 20-foot T-Rex skeleton.
Here are five sculptures from The Art of the Brick exhibit you don't want to miss:
David of Michelangelo
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Sawaya's collection includes many sculptures alongside re-imagined versions of some of the world’s most famous art masterpieces.
One of the most notable was a recreation of Michelangelo’s David made entirely of LEGO bricks.
Through a celebration of creativity, Sawaya transforms LEGO bricks into timeless works of art.
Sawaya’s iconic "Yellow" sculpture
Sawaya’s iconic "Yellow" sculpture invites you to release the "artist within" is a life-size representation of a man pulling his chest apart with 11,014 yellow LEGO bricks flowing from the cavity.
This piece has garnered global acclaim and is instantly recognizable.
20-foot-long “Tyrannosaurus Rex” skeleton
One of the most notable creations you will see at the exhibit is a 20-foot-long Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton made entirely from LEGOs.
According to the Art of the Brick organizers, this piece took more than 80,000 LEGO bricks to complete.
LEGO brick-infused photography
Sawaya also collaborated with famed Miami Beach photographer Dean West for a dazzling display of art and photography.
By merging bricks and photography, Sawaya brings a fresh and innovative perspective to LEGO art through a mesmerizing multimedia collection.
Nathan Saway’s “Flip Flops”
Through his work, Saways blends pop art and surrealism to create a new dimension in contemporary art.
With his LEGO sandals, he pushes the boundaries of traditional artistic expression and adds a bit of whimsy that is sure to impress LEGO lovers everywhere.
The exhibit will be at the Olympia Theater located at 174 E Flagler Street in Miami from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until March 31st.
Visitors of all ages are welcome, but kids under the age of four will receive free entry.
Tickets start at $15.90 for kids over four and $22.90 for adults.
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