Pirates of the Caribbean

Bit early for Oct... but I couldnt resist posting!



Brickshelf user "kamikazek" has posted a great pirate skull sculpture based on the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie poster. I think the use of tan instead of white really works for this sculpture, the proportions are very nice, and the detail are well executed (pun not intended).

I especially love the jaw line and the teeth. The use of a non-Lego part (the scarf) works, although I would love to see a Lego solution instead. The accoutrements really stand out and make this unique, particularly the used of "pen beads", bling, and my most favourite part.... the "little man" talisman.




Check out the rest of his folder...
he has some great little sculptures and another favourite of mine is "Jack's Studio Home"

Totally Impressive - The Collectivity Project

Well its been over a month since I last posted. Between BrickFest and building for upcoming events, and re-sorting/organising my collection... I was sort of burnt out.

All that changed today when Hogne B. Pettersen mentioned this story on Lugnet, and I was blown away.


The Collectivity Project.
An installation by Olafur Eliasson.

The Lugnet post that caught my attention...
http://news.lugnet.com/events/?n=1955
News article linked from that post.... http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1446562.ece
"....on Saturday, when no less than three tons of white Lego blocks were literally dumped on the museum plaza known as Tullinløkka."

Olafur Eliasson
http://www.olafureliasson.net/exhib_proj/ep_12.html
(Which shows a few pics from "The Collectivity Project, 2005, Tirana, Albania")

Flickr pics (the two on this page, as well as a ton more!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csant/sets/72157594277250128/

From "csant" blog...
http://my.opera.com/csant/blog/show.dml/455758
"You are invited to build with Lego on the table. Make a model of your dream-museum, or of how you think the future architecture in Oslo should look like. From September 2nd to September 17th, 2006, Oslo is the stage for Olafur Eliasson's most recent installation - he dumped 3 tons of white Lego bricks on the square behind the National Gallery, and everybody is invited to contribute. The result is simply breathtakingly beautiful. After September 17th everything will be dismantled and become part of an upcoming exhibition."
The upcoming exhibition explained ... from this news article... http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20060906/441973.html
"The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson called for the Lego blocks or Collectivity Project, set to become part of another exhibit, Art in Turbulent Times, which opens in October at the Contemporary Art Museum. The exhibit will include videos of people working with the Legos as well as examples of their constructions."



I am a huge fan of community art projects, even have run a few myself. Even tho I have seen a few done with Lego, this one has to top the list. What an amazing idea, both creatively fascinating, socially enthralling and visually stunning. Some of the work is absolutely gorgeous not even mentioning the fact that the selection of bricks they are working from seems limited to plates and bricks, even without "special" pieces the finished works have outstanding shape and design. I love the feel of the monochromatic colour scheme which makes everything work so well together. I can not say enough good things about this project, except for the fact that I hope there will be more along this idea.


Here are a few more great shots at BS, posted by "aha" http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=204805

How COOL!

Posted by "legomandan"... This is his "self portrait" of him and his daughter playing with one of his favourite classic space sets.

Well Dan, I think you did an amazing job, and although I have no idea if it has any likeness to yourself, I really love the way you pulled it off! Nice use of duplo for the back drop, amazing part choices for things such as your ears, and nice proportions through out. I love the way you did the sneakers, as well as the "builds" you both have in front of you. Awesome work!

Taking a break...

I am taking a break from building because I have a few other pressing jobs on my plate right now, so updates to my own creations will be a bit slow... I thought I would instead share a few of my most recent favourites posted to brickshelf.

The other night while chatting with deborah she shared this link with me, and while BOTH of us admitted not really being big fans of vehicle mocs... one just could not deny the beauty in this.

Posted by "tmbgrulz"

The lines are beautiful, the detail supurb, and just the right amount of shiney chrome...
Wow, colour me impressed!


Then I found this great little camera, not many pieces, considering some mocs, but very clean and convincing... this makes me want to go make my own.

Posted by "Avro"

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Now on the smaller more traditional building side... LOG CABINS

There are few nice little cabin creations that have caught my eye. More than likely because I am working on my own "cottage" but in a much larger scale.

My all time favourite cabin/cottage has to be this one, the building, the landscaping, everything, beautiful, well executed and just lovely to look at. (Was entered in the first ever JLUG contest and won second place.

Posted by "starwarsboy"

Here is a nice one from a larger train layout.

Posted by "mikeslego"

I think this would make a great set... its small enough to be affordable, it uses some interesting building techniques... and it looks like it has good playability. I personally am not a fan of the yellow accents, and much would have preferred them in tan, but otherwise I am pretty impressed with this little cottage.

Posted by "Hippotam"

Amazing!

David Winkler posted his life sized sculptures. They are outstanding!!!