Inside the studio guests are encouraged to practice the same communication skills that scientists and artists use to share their ideas with the world. True to MSI's signature interactive approach, MSI has created the One Brick Studio where guests can challenge friends and family to recreate a piece of art or express their emotions using LEGO bricks. Sawaya's ability to transform this common toy into something meaningful, his devotion to spatial perfection and the way he conceptualizes action, enables him to elevate a toy beloved by generations into contemporary art. Sawaya transforms LEGO bricks into tremendous and thought-provoking sculptures, elevating the toy to the realm of art. The Art of The Brick is the first major museum exhibition to use LEGO bricks as the sole art medium. "The goal with this collection of art is to demonstrate the potential of imagination and the power of creativity." " The Art of The Brick takes LEGO somewhere you wouldn't expect and shows you things you have never seen before," said artist Sawaya. To celebrate the exhibition's Chicago debut, Nathan Sawaya has created several new pieces including a replica of Chicago Artist Hebru Brantley's "Flyboy." A multimedia collection of LEGO brick infused photography produced in tandem with award-winning photographer Dean West.Van Gogh's Starry Night and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.Fan favorite "Yellow", a life-size sculpture of a man pulling his chest apart with thousands of yellow LEGO bricks flowing from the cavity.Sawaya's original pieces and reimagined world-famous art masterpieces on display in the exhibition include: "Visitors of all ages will witness art in a whole new way, while celebrating an imaginative and creative medium." " The Art of the Brick reimagines famous artistic masterpieces into LEGO form," said Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Tickets are currently available for this critically acclaimed collection of creative and inspiring pieces by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. THE ART OF THE BRICK, THE WORLD’S LARGEST DISPLAY OF LEGO® ART, MAKES CHICAGO DEBUT AT MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYĬHICAGO (Feb.10, 2022) - The Art of the Brick, a captivating exhibition, featuring over 100 incredible works of art made from millions of LEGO® bricks, is set to make its Chicago debut at the Museum of Science and Industry on February 10, 2022.
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