About this creation
Category: 11. Illustration.
You've been assigned to illustrate one of your favorite books, show us in the brick one of the illustrations.
Team: Bricks for Breakfast
Link to the MocAthalon here
From Franz kafka's Metamorphosis - 'One morning, as Gregor Samsa was waking up from anxious dreams, he discovered that in his bed he had been changed into a monstrous verminous bug. He lay on his armour-hard back and saw, as he lifted his head up a little, his brown, arched abdomen divided up into rigid bow-like sections. From this height the blanket, just about ready to slide off completely, could hardly stay in place. His numerous legs, pitifully thin in comparison to the rest of his circumference, flickered helplessly before his eyes.'
This is my take on the illustration category for the MocAthalon. I wanted to reference wood cut/wood block work from the expressionist era, especially the fact that it was often used as illustrations. Also the paintings of Paul Klee - this is me going for a walk with the bricks :). I think the half mosaic half 2D sculpture is an interesting new technique for me. I also love working with negative space; these work as indications of pattern used in non-representatioal terms to delineate proximities. I'm trying to employ modernist language in LEGO to create an illustration of a classic modernist short story.
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April 27, 2013 |
Once again, I have fallen way behind on your works. Shame on me. I've said it before, I'll say it again. I love the direction you've taken your building style. Forcing art out of LEGO and keeping it one dimensional is so risky. It has better chances of going wrong than right, but this type of work appears to be right in your wheelhouse. Well done, David. |
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March 31, 2013 |
Very disturbing, nice! |
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March 28, 2013 |
Whoa, man! That's awesome. I love the details on it! The great feel of the MOC is incredible! Good luck to you and you team! ~Sarge |
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March 19, 2013 |
3D would have thrown this over the top for me. Still a very solid 4 points. ~Thoy |
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March 17, 2013 |
Impressive, the effect is stunning!! |
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March 14, 2013 |
Awesome! |
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March 14, 2013 |
wow, if this is nt art, I wonder what else it could be, typical of your classics, deep! mes hommages! |
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March 13, 2013 |
That, is a little piece of awesome right there. |
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March 13, 2013 |
Alright, alright we get it. You're a true brick artist and we're just a bunch of brick-headed noodnicks who don't even deserve to be in the same room with you! Just yankin' your crank friend. Great interpretation of the category with your unique style. Keep up the good work! |
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March 13, 2013 |
Woah! That is impressive. great work! |
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March 12, 2013 |
Woah, love those epic angles! |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Nick Brick
4 points
Thanks Nick. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Yuri Fassio
Chillingly accurate in its geometric style.
Use the bricks enforced rules - that was the aim. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Stuart Lucas
When I read the category I immediately thought 'children's books' but you went straight for Kafka!?! Challenging but you pulled it off, great stuff!
Just imagine what would have happened if I'd gone more the Naked Lunch route! |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Parrington Levens
So you, great entry mate, this looks fantastic.
I'm a big beetle am I ;) thanks bud. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Chris Phipson
4 points ~ Chris.
Cheers Chris. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Wes Pitter
A solid 4-pointer for me.
Thanks Wes. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Lando L. Jackson
Wow, you have really succeeded in making a creation look truly artistic by using all of the negative space patterns. Great job, this is a wonderful illustration. By the way, my inn is photographed and the images are edited, I am just going to wait for a better time to post it.
Can't wait to see the inn - I bet it looks great. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Ru Corder
Artistic flare galore! 5 points to you!
Thanks Ru :). That made my day. |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Ian Spacek
Quoting Jon Blackford ...knew this was yours as soon as I saw it...
Ditto! Well done as usual, Mr. Smith!
Thanks Ian! |
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March 11, 2013 |
Quoting Jon Blackford
Great stuff, knew this was yours as soon as I saw it :)
Thanks Jon, I think my style is coming along quite nicely. |
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March 11, 2013 |
4 points |
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March 11, 2013 |
Chillingly accurate in its geometric style. |
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March 11, 2013 |
When I read the category I immediately thought 'children's books' but you went straight for Kafka!?! Challenging but you pulled it off, great stuff! |
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March 11, 2013 |
So you, great entry mate, this looks fantastic. |
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March 11, 2013 |
4 points ~ Chris. |
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March 11, 2013 |
A solid 4-pointer for me. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Wow, you have really succeeded in making a creation look truly artistic by using all of the negative space patterns. Great job, this is a wonderful illustration. By the way, my inn is photographed and the images are edited, I am just going to wait for a better time to post it. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Artistic flare galore! 5 points to you! |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting Jon Blackford ...knew this was yours as soon as I saw it...
Ditto! Well done as usual, Mr. Smith! |
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March 10, 2013 |
Great stuff, knew this was yours as soon as I saw it :) |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting Garett Smith
Great job on this. I saw that kevin gave you a 4 good job!
Yeah, I'm pretty pleased with that. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting Topsy Creatori (StoveTopCreator!)
You certainly are bringing about a metamorphosis in all our thinking about the ways to build with the brick, not only with this one, but with all your builds! Oh, rockin' roach too! :)
And there's more to come ;) |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting matt rowntree
Flawless work David. I can't express how pleasing it is to see this caliber of work. Your eye for composition is matched only by your attention to negative space. THIS is truly the new form of woodcut! Once a lost art, now reborn. I see the influences of Durer, Orozco, and Klee in your work as well as Dore in referencing non-Biblical literature. Making people willfully want to read Kafka (I am a fan; however, he is a bit depressing and complex - Probably why I like him) is truly the sign of a master of Illustration. I am BEGGING for you to never stop!!! Brilliant.
This is some seriously high praise, thank you. I did toy with doing Beckett's Murphy - one could only guess how a dude strapped in a rocking chair would have gone down.
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting Cath Bailey
I think you hit the ball, the teams, the stadium, and every last spectator, out of the park, including the park. you demolished the whole thing.
I think my edging towards 2D has finally paid off. Glad you like it. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Great job on this. I saw that kevin gave you a 4 good job! |
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March 10, 2013 |
Excellent! Good luck with the judges! |
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March 10, 2013 |
You certainly are bringing about a metamorphosis in all our thinking about the ways to build with the brick, not only with this one, but with all your builds! Oh, rockin' roach too! :) |
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March 10, 2013 |
Flawless work David. I can't express how pleasing it is to see this caliber of work. Your eye for composition is matched only by your attention to negative space. THIS is truly the new form of woodcut! Once a lost art, now reborn. I see the influences of Durer, Orozco, and Klee in your work as well as Dore in referencing non-Biblical literature. Making people willfully want to read Kafka (I am a fan; however, he is a bit depressing and complex - Probably why I like him) is truly the sign of a master of Illustration. I am BEGGING for you to never stop!!! Brilliant. |
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March 10, 2013 |
I think you hit the ball, the teams, the stadium, and every last spectator, out of the park, including the park. you demolished the whole thing. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting Night Reaper
I can always tell by the thumbnail that it's one of your MOCs. This is very unique, and interesting. You definitely have your own style.
I'm quite proud of the fact that I haven't seen anyone build in this style before. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Awesome illustration ... Havent read the book, but i should !! .. Great execution as always !! |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting Nick Barrett
Fascinating, and a different look for your art. Keep on playing those bricks! :-)
Don't worry I intend to. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Quoting MortalSwordsman .
I love this. When an artist starts playing with lego fantastic results like this occur. Whatever you do don't drop it ;)
That was a sad moment, watching your creation smash into hundreds of pieces. |
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March 10, 2013 |
I can always tell by the thumbnail that it's one of your MOCs. This is very unique, and interesting. You definitely have your own style. |
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March 10, 2013 |
Fascinating, and a different look for your art. Keep on playing those bricks! :-) |
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March 10, 2013 |
I love this. When an artist starts playing with lego fantastic results like this occur. Whatever you do don't drop it ;) |
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