Sean Kenney
a talented sculptor was very passionate of LEGOs since as a kid and developed highly
impressive collections since then. He started playing with LEGOs and now, he's
one of 11 LEGO Certified Professionals who can create modern sculptures for a
living. I just chuckle at the age recommendations printed on the LEGO boxes as
I tear them open," the artist told TOPIC. "I remember when I was very
little, I took anxiety when I heard the Toys “R” Us jingle, 'I don't want to
grow up, I am a Toys “R” Us kid,' because it made me comprehend that someday I
would grow up and never like toys. Luckily for me, it never happened.
Kenney owns
close to four metric tons of LEGO pieces and uses them to build a spectacular
variety of artwork. He designs just about anything, from a life-size Homer
Simpson to the Great Wall of China, but some of his most jaw-dropping works
were inspired by nature. There is a lot of visualization required, Kenney says
about his creative process. Therefore, I often have to step back and examine
the model from all sides as it is coming together taking sections apart and
re-building them. It is mainly depending on the size of the sculpture, even it
can take anywhere from a few days to weeks, or months. I built a life-size
polar bear that took 1,100 hours. Several times, I spent a day on each eye.
Moreover, based on the amount of thought and effort that goes into each
sculpture, it's no wonder that he decided to quit his corporate job. These
days, he happily connects with his inner child to make LEGO sculptures that
will instantaneously make you feel nostalgic. His magnificent wildlife pieces
may even recap you of the time you spent playing outside as a kid.