He’s Got Lego and He Knows How to Use Them: Insane Lego Models
The building blocks of colors and the complexity of this particular form is a rarity when looking into the eyes of the art world.
I remember back when I used to play with construction toys, yes I did this. I was a tomboy what can I say. I had buckets of Lego’s sitting around but, never in my wildest dreams would I ever imagine a piece of art much like Nathan Sawaya.
Normally, during exhibitions there are pieces that are conveyed in color, clay, raw materials, sand, and so many others. However, when Nathan Sawaya decided to construct art based on the human form made entirely out of children’s building blocks, art took a new turn with new ideals.
The building blocks of colors and the complexity of this particular form is a rarity when looking into the eyes of the art world. Nathan saw life, form, color, and movement all within the blocks of a plastic toy. The depth of the artistry and movement of the forms is unlike anything anyone has ever seen.
Sawaya’s earliest exhibition was in the Spring of 2007 at the Lancaster Museum of Art. “The Art of the Brick is the first major museum exhibition in the U.S. to focus exclusively on the use of LEGO building blocks as an art medium.” He took inanimate objects, life, and household trinkets and transformed them into works of art.
A powerful and humbling moment experiencing this point in time that is frozen in toy blocks. A piece of art that will withstand the test of time and remain a symbol of what is great with out country, at least a moment.
Nathan gained attention in 2004, when he won a nationwide search for a professional Lego Master Model Builder. Nathan only worked for the Lego Corporation for a little over 6 months when he decided to open his own studio.
As an artist that already specialized in large scale models and mosaics, Nathan Sawaya is now contracted out by dozens of companies that demand a one of kind piece.
All pictures compliments of Flickr
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21 Comments
Jasin, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
Wow! Nice article.
nobert soloria bermosa, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
awesome post,nice photos as well,happy holidays
Jeoffrey Meister, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
Nice article, Lauren. I’ve heard of Nathan, but I was not familiar with the extent of his work with Lego’s; fantastic. Thanx.
Christy Tuller, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
WOW! My kids have Legos and can build some pretty cool things with them but I’ve never seen anything like this! Great article Lauren! Love the photos too!
Perry Broderick, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
unbelievable lego creations!
Juancav, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
Lego from entertaining to art.Great.
HatedNation, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
Holy Smoke! The flag raising is amazing!
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
Lauren,
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity in your articles. This is definitely a favorite with me. Thank you for the shout out with the link.
James DeVere, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
You are a real sweetheart . j
shaun simpson, posted this comment on Dec 24th, 2008
love the article and the images thanks for this, some very cool creations!
JeremyES, posted this comment on Dec 24th, 2008
Thanks for using my photos. BE sure to check the rest of them out!
Bozsi Rose, posted this comment on Dec 25th, 2008
Sweet lego art! I can only make a gigantic wall!
Josh Khoo, posted this comment on Dec 25th, 2008
Wow, truly amazing.
I guess I no other words that can describe his art.
Kudos to both writer and Nathan Sawaya.
Bre, posted this comment on Dec 29th, 2008
Once again you found something very amazinng, even small celeberties are important too, HUH?
R J Evans, posted this comment on Jan 1st, 2009
Awesome stuff – I used to make lego stuff when I was a kid, this beats it hands down! 
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BC Doan, posted this comment on Jan 1st, 2009
This is an awesome collection of Lego art..It’s amazing to see the creativity comes into forms!
Bren Parks, posted this comment on Jan 11th, 2009
They are an art form…great article!
Stacey T Pollock, posted this comment on Feb 5th, 2009
Wow fantastic artworks in Lego. I used to play Lego, a long time ago 
but I do not think that I could have made something so creative.
Interesting article, thankyou for sharing.
kate smedley, posted this comment on Mar 20th, 2009
Where did you find this? These are brilliant, thanks for sharing this.
Sue smith, posted this comment on May 6th, 2009
this art is so cool! Love it!
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CHAN LEE PENG, posted this comment on Dec 23rd, 2008
I like playing with Lego. However, I’ve never thought of creating these fantastic arts using Lego. Great work, thanks!