The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO
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- Set number
- ISBN9781593275884-1
- Availability
- In production
- Released
- 2014
- Theme
- Other
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Published in 2014 by No Starch Press, this book documents the professional transition of Nathan Sawaya from a corporate lawyer to a renowned contemporary artist working exclusively with LEGO bricks. The volume serves as both a retrospective of his large-scale gallery installations and a narrative exploration of the creative process involved in turning a mass-produced toy into high-concept art.
The aesthetic focus of the publication highlights the juxtaposition between the rigid, mathematical nature of the brick and the fluid, often emotionally resonant forms Sawaya creates. By showcasing high-resolution photography of his famous works, such as 'Yellow,' the book was designed to position LEGO as a legitimate medium for fine art, garnering positive attention from both the art world and the broader hobbyist community for its meticulous documentation of his techniques.
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