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# Recreated Art LEGO Sculptures
Nathan Sawaya Turned Famous Paintings into Building Block Artwork

By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-07 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-block-artwork
References: [enpundit](http://enpundit.com/several-famous-artworks-recreated-with-lego/) & [brickartist](http://brickartist.com/)

There are a few paintings that have been able to stand the test of time, and this building block artwork has completely transformed the classics.

Artist Nathan Sawaya, who is the master of building pieces out of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick), has used LEGO in order to rejuvenate [classic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural). He has taken the most famous works of Edvard Munch, Leonardo da Vinci and Auguste Rodin and used them as inspiration. It is amazing how close Sawaya has been able to replicate the pieces. All the colors are correct, and the details he was able to add are incredible. He has been able to accurately replicate traditional artwork, and bring them into the 21st Century. These examples of building block artwork prove that beautiful art can be made out of anything, even LEGO.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **LEGO Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of LEGO as a medium for creating unique and modern art pieces.
- **Rejuvenating Classics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying innovative methods to breathe new life into traditional paintings and sculptures.
- **Replicating Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging advanced techniques and technology to create highly accurate replicas of famous artwork.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new materials and techniques into the art industry to push the boundaries of creativity and expression.
- **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring partnerships with artists and creators to develop unique LEGO sets for artistic purposes.
- **Museum and Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating interactive and immersive experiences, such as LEGO recreations, to attract and engage visitors in new and exciting ways.

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