As a child, many favored building blocks because of the capacity to create and explore, and with these LEGO structures, the creativity went to making them look as realistic as possible.
Artists Nathan Sawaya and Dean West created their exhibit entitled 'In Pieces' which displays LEGO in many different ways. They have managed to replicate everyday items perfectly with LEGO. In order to demonstrate how talented they are, Sawaya and West put their creations into the actual situations where they would be typically used.
As an example, a LEGO towel is put on a hook at a pool. Another sculpture shows a lady wearing a fabulous couture dress made out of LEGO. This collection goes to show that LEGO structures can replicate real life and that hyper-realism is capable of blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hyper-realistic Replication
- Opportunity for industries to create hyper-realistic replicas of everyday items using various materials and mediums.
- Creative Block Building
- Trend of using building blocks, such as LEGO, to create hyper-realistic sculptures and structures that blur the line between fantasy and reality.
- Realistic Design
- Growing preference for design and architecture that embodies realistic characteristics and details in order to blend seamlessly into real-life environments.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architecture industry can leverage hyper-realistic replication to create building designs that blend with their environment while also being aesthetically pleasing and functional for users.
- Art
- Art industry can explore new avenues for creating hyper-realistic sculptures and installations that redefine the boundary between reality and fantasy.
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can experiment with using various materials and mediums to create hyper-realistic couture designs that push the envelope of what is possible in fashion and design.
