The 'In Pieces' Gallery Depicts Americana Augmented by LEGO
Andrew Sztein — March 23, 2013 — Art & Design
References: inpiecescollection & laughingsquid
The LEGO block scenery in the 'In Pieces' photography collection will have you doing a double take.
Put together by photographer Dean West and artist Nathan Sawaya, 'In Pieces' depicts average locales within American culture, augmented by subtle placement of LEGO structures. For example, in the image with a smoking cowboy at a train station, it may take a minute to realise that the train tracks in the image are made out of LEGO bricks. The most striking of the building block scenery images depicts a lady in a red cocktail dress warming herself on a blustery night in front of a theater. Only after looking closely does one realise that her dress is made out of LEGO bricks that are blowing away in the wind.
Just when you think that the possible imaginative ideas related to LEGO have to be finally running dry, does something like In Pieces come along to show everyone that when it comes to LEGO creativity, we're still just at the tip of the iceberg.
Put together by photographer Dean West and artist Nathan Sawaya, 'In Pieces' depicts average locales within American culture, augmented by subtle placement of LEGO structures. For example, in the image with a smoking cowboy at a train station, it may take a minute to realise that the train tracks in the image are made out of LEGO bricks. The most striking of the building block scenery images depicts a lady in a red cocktail dress warming herself on a blustery night in front of a theater. Only after looking closely does one realise that her dress is made out of LEGO bricks that are blowing away in the wind.
Just when you think that the possible imaginative ideas related to LEGO have to be finally running dry, does something like In Pieces come along to show everyone that when it comes to LEGO creativity, we're still just at the tip of the iceberg.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality - The 'In Pieces' gallery uses subtle placement of LEGO structures to augment average American locales, demonstrating the potential of augmented reality in enhancing real-world experiences.
2. Creative Photography - Photographer Dean West and artist Nathan Sawaya demonstrate the power of creative photography by using LEGO blocks to transform ordinary scenes into visually striking and imaginative compositions.
3. Innovative Art Installations - The 'In Pieces' collection showcases the innovative combination of traditional art forms and LEGO blocks, presenting opportunities for artists to explore new ways of engaging viewers through interactive installations.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The 'In Pieces' gallery highlights the limitless creativity potential of LEGO blocks, opening up new opportunities for toy manufacturers to develop innovative products that blend physical play with digital elements.
2. Art and Photography - Artists and photographers can explore the integration of LEGO blocks into their works, leveraging the captivating and interactive nature of these modified scenes to create visually compelling and thought-provoking pieces.
3. Event and Exhibition Planning - The 'In Pieces' collection demonstrates the potential for incorporating innovative art installations into events and exhibitions, offering event planners and curators the chance to create immersive and memorable experiences for attendees.
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