MOC: A Piece of Art

[Adeel Zubair]

A Piece of Art by Adeel Zubair, on Flickr

This MOC started with the Piet Mondrian art piece on a small scale but then I realised it wasn't worthy by itself so I also built a small easel to got with it. It's a piece of art.

Fun Fact:

This MOC was created with just a small selection of pieces I had lying around and I didn't purchase specific pieces therefore the design of the back leg is covered with brown pieces because it has green Technic pieces to hold the leg at that angle.

Thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Adeel

[Slegengr]

Great build, Adeel!

The art piece is instantly recognizable. I think it is well done at small scale. That easel looks great as well. There is no shame in hiding the supports used behind-the-scenes!

Brick on, Adeel!

[AmperZand]

A miniature Mondrian - cute!

[telaruhn]

Great MOC for a great style of art! I bet it would also look good with tile pieces, but the studs evoke a unique feel and instantly bring LEGO to mind. Also loving the details on the easel!

[pixie]

Very interesting. I don't understand how you made the easel. I would like to see it bigger!

[Adeel Zubair]

Thanks for the feedback guys and yes I will upload a photograph of the easel by itself.

[MAB]

The easel is ice, as is the painting. But they don't really match each other. Mondrian didn't display his work on an easel like that. He used very functional plain vertical easels to work with and liked his work displayed on white walls.

[Adeel Zubair]

^^Thanks for pointing that out MAB. I didn't do my research then...I just wanted something cool to show the art piece off so it was one of those situations where you just had to quickly get it online and share it. I will do further research from now on.

For those of you who wanted a further look at the easel here you go:

A Piece of Art - Easel by Adeel Zubair, on Flickr

A Piece of Art - Easel by Adeel Zubair, on Flickr

A Piece of Art - Easel & Piet Mondrian Art by Adeel Zubair, on Flickr

Adeel

[notaromantic]

The easel is ice, as is the painting. But they don't really match each other. Mondrian didn't display his work on an easel like that. He used very functional plain vertical easels to work with and liked his work displayed on white walls.

There is something about "policing" art that seems to disturb me greatly. I don't buy into your argument.

Adeel, I would not change a thing about your arrangement. The neoplasticism is complimented greatly by the wood tones, organic feel, and elegant lines of your easel. It is an artistic statement in itself to have the two supporting and balancing one another. Its reminiscent of the "chairs" produced by fellow De Stijl artist Gerrit Rietveld. And like every artistic movement, theirs was also constantly evolving - so to corner it as having to be this or that goes entirely against what it was. Mondrian also painted a lot of trees, and forest scenes, so I don't believe he would've taken offense against your choice of exhibition. Intentional or not, it says something all on its own about modernity vs. what is "natural". It is a "piece of art" and it exists as such - if you ask me. Art, unlike science, should not suffer from "research"; it must exist in the moment - and be constructed with what the moment has to offer; even the moment's materials. Had he lived much longer, perhaps Mondrian would've chosen to do something similar himself. It is perfect the way it is.... and its now my newest desktop.

[Adeel Zubair]

WOW thanks notaromantic for that :D

[henrysunset]

The whole thing is great, but I especially love the easel! great detailing, and use of LEGO studs as intentional design element.

[Adeel Zubair]

^^Thanks for the feedback.