I'm an independent artist, but I do have a good business relationship with Lego, since I'm a unique customer. They're aware of what I'm doing. A painter may not have a relationship with a paint maker, but there's only one company that makes Lego. Nathan Sawaya artistawarebusiness share on social
I have about 4 million Lego bricks. And then a few million in storage in case something comes up. I still pay for them. I buy my bricks just like everyone else. It's by far my biggest capital expense. Nathan Sawaya bigbrickbuy Change image and share on social
I do hear from people at my exhibition about seeing these things made from this toy from their childhood, and it brings them back. They'll go and buy a set of Lego from the gift shop because of that nostalgia and seeing it at the art exhibition. Nathan Sawaya artbackbring share on social
I see the world in rectangles. If I am talking to someone, I find myself analysing their face, working out how to recreate it in bricks. Nathan Sawaya analysebrickface Change image and share on social
The team behind 'The Lego Movie' approached me. They wanted to do something extra special for the Academy Award performance of best song nominee 'Everything is Awesome.' They had seen my earlier version of a Lego Oscar statue, and I was happy to take on the challenge. Nathan Sawaya academyapproachaward share on social
I think watching Channing Tatum caress his Lego Oscar statue will be something I won't forget. Even if I try. Nathan Sawaya careschanforget Change image and share on social
Kids can't build a marble statue at home. But I've had parents tell me that, after an exhibit, their kids immediately dug out their Lego kits and disappeared for three days. Nathan Sawaya builddaydig Change image and share on social
'The Art of the Brick' is an exhibition I've done where I've taken some works of art from art history and replicated them all out of Lego bricks. Nathan Sawaya artbrickexhibition Change image and share on social
What do young, budding artists do, but go to law school? I had creative periods now and again, but it wasn't until I was practicing law that I really needed a creative outlet. I'd come home from long days at the office and draw, paint, and sculpt from clay, wire - even candy. Nathan Sawaya artistbudcandy share on social
