LEGO has been used to recreate every scene in history, reinventing real-life events and places into bricktastic beauty. Italian photographer Marco Pece has hopped on the LEGO bandwagon but has decided to delve into the realm of iconic artwork.
Marco Pece replicates classic masterpieces in LEGO. There’s ‘Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci, the ‘Marilyn Monroe’ pop art series from Andy Warhol and ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer—all in familiar LEGO form. My favorite, however, is the reinvented ‘American Gothic’ by Grant Wood.
Classic Artwork in LEGO
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Trend Themes
1. LEGO Art - The trend of using LEGO to recreate iconic artwork creates opportunities for artists, photographers, and collectors to create and sell unique pieces of art.
2. Pop Culture Art - The trend of recreating iconic pop culture artwork in LEGO provides opportunities for merchandise and collectible sales.
3. Artistic Collaborations - The collaboration of artists and LEGO builders to create modern interpretations of classic artwork provides opportunities for cross-industry collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Art - LEGO as a medium in the art industry can open up new markets and opportunities for artists and collectors.
2. Toy - LEGO's versatility as a toy can be expanded to include replicas of classic artwork and provide new opportunities for the toy industry.
3. Photography - Using LEGO models of classic artwork in photography creates new opportunities for photographers to create unique and memorable images.