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Portraits Made Entirely of Dice

The Tobias Wong Portrait is a Meticulously Crafted Masterpiece

This portrait is no gamble! The Tobias Wong portrait is made of 13,138 dice -- an homage to the famed artist's passing at the young age of 35, or more specifically, 13,138 days.

Created by friend and fellow artist Fredrick McSwain, the meticulously crafted masterpiece is part of the BrokenOff BrokenOff exhibition at the Gallery R'Pure in New York. The exhibition is inspired by the life and work of Wong. According to the website, "Nine celebrated New York based designers have come together to interpret and reflect the work of Tobias through their unique and individual design sensibilities."

The die are surprisingly laid free on the floor without adhesive. The detail and vision in this portrait is unmatched, and the original idea is both meaningful, touching and brilliant.

McSwain describes the inspiration behind the portrait, mentioning that "The idea of every decision you make and everything you’ve done in your life, defines who you are. All of those days symbolically makes up the image of Tobi."
Trend Themes
1. Art Installations with Unconventional Materials - Businesses in the art and design industry could explore the use of unconventional materials such as dice, to create unique art installations that aren't just visually appealing but also hold significant meaning.
2. Homage to Influential Figures Through Art - There is an opportunity for artists to create unique art installations that pay homage to influential figures, using their life events or experiences as inspiration.
3. Meaningful Art Installations - Artists and designers can explore creating meaningful art installations by incorporating significant life events or milestones into the design, giving the work more depth and emotion.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry could explore creating meaningful art installations using unconventional materials like dice.
2. Exhibition and Gallery Spaces - Exhibition and gallery spaces could curate shows that reflect the life and work of influential figures using unique and personal installations, creating an immersive experience for visitors.
3. Memorials and Commemorations - Memorials or commemorative events can use art installations that incorporate significant dates or events in the life of the person being remembered, adding a layer of symbolism and depth to the event.
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