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Nathan Sawaya
Courtesy of the artist and Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick®
Sculptures by Nathan Sawaya
February 5-May 2, 2010
The Art of the Brick focuses on the wonderful creations by New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya using the popular LEGO® building block as an art medium. The exhibit features 29 works created solely from standard LEGO bricks over the period 2002-2007 with several new ones created specifically for this exhibit. Nearly one million colorful LEGO® pieces were used to create his whimsical and awe-inspiring sculptures. Sawaya's ability to transform this common toy into something meaningful to capture action and movement enables him to elevate child's play into fine art. Artist Nathan Sawaya has been featured on "The Today Show," "Late Night with David Letterman," and "The Colbert Report." His works are on display in major museums across the country. Partial underwriting for this exhibit is provided by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc., Penn Security Bank & Trust Co., and The Oppenheim Family.


Fighting the Dragon
Emma Robinson
Digital photograph
2009
Montrose High School
Teacher: Earl Lehman/Mrs. Flaherty

Student Art at the Everhart: Brick Creations
February 5-May 2, 2010
Complementing the Everhart Museum's exhibit, The Art of the Brick® sculptures by Nathan Sawaya, area students were invited to create artworks inspired by real or imaginary LEGO creations. Through collaborations such as Student Art at the Everhart: Brick Creations, the Everhart Museum nurtures creativity and showcases artistic excellence in the community.


Isaiah's Corner

Isaiah's Corner: Build It!
February 5-May 2, 2010
Try your hand at building your own “art-chitecture” masterpieces in Isaiah's Corner: Build It! Using inspiration from the Everhart Museum's natural history and science collection, as well as The Art of the Brick and Student Art at the Everhart: Brick Creations exhibits, create new and fantastical buildings and creatures in the Museum's hands-on gallery. Children of all ages invited, but please note that adult guidance is required.

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  • Katie Campbell, Everhart Museum curatorial intern.