The sign reads 37,481 pieces. Those “pieces” are individual LEGO bricks. And that’s just one sculpture!
I recently spent an afternoon looking at these amazing LEGO sculptures at Huntsville Botanical Gardens.
Mind. Blown.
The Garden is one of my favorite places, but I wasn’t prepared for how impressed I would be.
This exhibit is mind-blowing not for the sheer number of LEGO bricks and the way they are used, but for the way the sculptures are integrated in the Gardens.
Here’s a peek at what you can expect to see. But don’t substitute these pictures for seeing it in person.
And see it soon. The exhibit, Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks by Sean Kenney, is here through July 26, 2015 only.
Here’s a few of the 37,481 pieces in the sculpture I referenced above.
The integration of the sculptures into the Gardens is stunning.
One of my favorites!
Stunning red rose defies gravity!
The one photo that I altered. I Photoshopped out the suspension wire that the bee hangs from. Just cause I wanted him to look a little real. GIANT and real.
Breathtaking in person.
My second favorite and the most expressive.
I know, this is is NOT LEGO’s. But he’s so cute! AND he lives at the Botanical Gardens, so close (kinda).
This is but a small sampling of these fun sculptures. There are 14 in all, and even though I was pretty sure I’d seen them all, when I got home and checked the map….sure enough I’d missed one.
My advice to you? Don’t miss any!
More Information: Nature Connects Art with LEGO Bricks by Sean Kenney
Where: Huntsville Botanical Gardens
When: Now through July 26, 2015
How Much: Members – Free, Non-members – $12 adult, $8 children 3-18, $10 Seniors and Military Personell
I love puns, so indulge me one more.
LEGO see the LEGO’s at Huntsville Botanical Garden!
Thank you!
Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).
