# Lego Jesus ‘Christus' Statue Made Of 30,000 Toy Blocks Unveiled for Swedish Easter By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-jesus-christus-statue-made-of-30000-toy-blocks-unveiled-for-swedish-ea References: [gatesofvienna.blogspot](http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2009/04/lego-jesus.html) & [foxnews](http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514714,00.html) 40 volunteer parishioners at Önsta Gryta Church in Västerås, Sweden, donated their time over 18 months to assemble an estimated 30,000 [tiny plastic blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-exhibition) in order to create a standing Jesus statue. The figure faces forward with his arms outstretched. Even though the statue is all white on the outside, colored [Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1) were donated to the church and were placed inside. The Lego sculpture was inspired by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsens’s 19th century work, Christus. It depicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lego Sculptures:** Opportunity for using Lego blocks to create innovative sculptures in various industries. - **Collaborative Community Projects:** Opportunity to engage volunteers and create projects that bring people together. - **Incorporating Art and Religion:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of art and religion in creative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The use of Lego blocks for artistic creations in sculptures, installations, and displays. - **Community Organizations:** Organizations can leverage community engagement to create collaborative projects. - **Religious Institutions:** Religious institutions can explore new ways to express faith through art and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faux Christmas Candle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-project-hail-mary-set.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Historical Architecture Game Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-notre-dame-set.md) - [Festive Brick Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table.md) - [Medieval Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-knights-castle.md)