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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. Lego artist nathan sawaya has made a career out of a childhood obsession, a story he tells in his illustrated memoir, the art of the brick. Oct 25, 2014 nathan sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraitsall made from lego bricks. First look at new hugman storybooks from lego artist. Sign up for an exclusive coupon good on your next order. Nathan sawayas lego statues are interesting, but the people calling them art are missing the point. Nathan sawaya artist catalog by nicole tuite issuu. Sep 22, 2014 nathan sawaya uses toy bricks to create unique sculptures, from anguished figures to an enormous t rex. Nathan sawaya is a contemporary american artist exclusively working with lego bricks. Nathan sawaya is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, recognizing his artwork and cultural achievements.
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The pictorial is a soft cover collection of photos of some of sawaya s most amazing sculptures and portraits. Nov 14, 2014 the art of the brick is a stunning, fullcolor showcase of the work that has made sawaya the worlds most famous lego artist. Transforming handfuls of bricks into minty toothpaste, eggs and bacon, lush houseplants, and more, lego still life reimagines the mundane and sparks playfulness in everyday life. Imagine frank lloyd wright crossed with ray harryhausen or auguste rodin crossed with shigeru miyamoto, and you start to get a sense of where sawaya is coming from.
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