viracocha Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) This work was done a year ago. I was impressed by the work of the japanese artist Kumi Yamashita and decided to try to build something like that in LEGO. Even in handful of parts you can see the individuality... Edited April 25, 2012 by Rufus Indexed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy Posted March 26, 2012 WOW! That is fantastic. I can imagine it took quite some time and a lot of patience to get it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-GZ- Posted March 26, 2012 I want to say again - it's a great thing) Maybe not a MOC, but fantastic illusion) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerator Posted March 26, 2012 I want to say again - it's a great thing) Maybe not a MOC, but fantastic illusion) Wow! Thanks for the hint! I didn't get that before. That's really amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecilie Posted March 26, 2012 Impressive! Very artistic, and well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhead1982 Posted March 26, 2012 This is amazing! I can't even imagine how much work was put into selecting and positioning the pieces like that and then get the right lighting. It's fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceroknight Posted March 26, 2012 That's brilliant! Awesome work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBee Posted March 27, 2012 Wow, that is impressive. At first I really thought the illusion was photoshopped in, but you can see how the individual bricks make the face. Very artistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viracocha Posted March 27, 2012 thank you all for the kind comments! I can't even imagine how much work was put into selecting and positioning the pieces like that and then get the right lighting. Actually I have set the light first and then was trying to put bricks on right place carefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted March 27, 2012 Unbelievable! This reminds me of a picture I saw of crinkled pieces of paper that cast a face shadow. This is just so cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zepher Posted March 27, 2012 Super super cool! I'm a little confused by the "hair", it seems long and straight, but the rest of it is so impressive, and so inventive! You tried something different and new, and succeeded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted March 27, 2012 Awesome! At first I was focusing on the bricks so I did not notice the shadow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angeli Posted March 28, 2012 very creative ;) What kind of light did you use? I've just tried with the common lightbulb, and the results were... not so fantastic :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viracocha Posted March 28, 2012 What kind of light did you use? I've just tried with the common lightbulb, and the results were... not so fantastic :) You should use narrow beam light in order to obtain robust edge of the shadow. I have used old projector for slides in my experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted March 28, 2012 That is nothing short of pure awesomeness. Was there a particular reference face you could copy, or is this all done by experimenting with shapes to see what made the best looking face? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viracocha Posted March 28, 2012 Was there a particular reference face you could copy, or is this all done by experimenting with shapes to see what made the best looking face? Ah! I was waiting for this question! This is a silhouette of a real person. It is possible to build any type of shadow but I decided to build feminine mild-shaped side-view with simple bricks only without curved parts and slopes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tobbe Arnesson Posted April 13, 2012 Whoa! Super, just super! I need to remember this and give it a try, will work great hung on a wall with the light on (yeah, the bricks need to be glued but so what)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites