Toshiya Masuda Recreates Recognizable Articles out of LEGO Pieces
M — February 9, 2016 — Art & Design
References: masutoshi117.jimdo & highsnobiety
Talented artist and mastermind Toshiya Masuda offers an unusual perspective to everyday objects in his series of work that recreates everyday objects using LEGO pieces. The three dimensional works of art capture the realism in the articles of items such as alcohol, food and take away packaging using modular blocks that give a distorted sense of perspective to the viewer.
Masuda's harnesses the building possibilities of LEGO by expanding their use from toy playthings to the realm of art. He duplicates the aesthetic of foods such as fried eggs, bottles of elegant Moet champagne and Starbucks coffee cups using ceramic replica pieces of the building blocks. Each piece has a distinct 8-bit aesthetic to it, as if the food product belongs in a video game.
Masuda's harnesses the building possibilities of LEGO by expanding their use from toy playthings to the realm of art. He duplicates the aesthetic of foods such as fried eggs, bottles of elegant Moet champagne and Starbucks coffee cups using ceramic replica pieces of the building blocks. Each piece has a distinct 8-bit aesthetic to it, as if the food product belongs in a video game.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Art - The trend of using pixelated aesthetics in art forms, such as Toshiya Masuda's LEGO creations, offers opportunities for artists to explore new dimensions and perspectives.
2. Modular Creations - The trend of using modular blocks, like LEGO, to recreate everyday objects opens up possibilities for designers to create unique and customizable products.
3. Artistic Replicas - The trend of using ceramic replica pieces of building blocks, as demonstrated by Toshiya Masuda, presents opportunities for artists to blur the lines between art and reality.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore the pixelated art trend to create unique and visually captivating artworks and products.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The use of modular blocks like LEGO in art opens up opportunities for toy manufacturers to collaborate with artists and introduce new product lines that combine art and play.
3. Ceramics and Replicas - The trend of using ceramic replica pieces of building blocks can disrupt the ceramics industry by providing new avenues for artistic creation and replication of objects.
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