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From canvas to Lego bricks
Looking at Fernando Amorsolo's pieces can instantly transport you to a time of the Philippines' past, when the fiery sun rays kiss the golden fields and women and men working side by side is such an idyllic sight. Taking the experience to the next level is his master bru
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Donella Evans with her prize-winning mosaic. She says she wasn’t all that enthusiastic about Lego until she learned she could use it to create art. “When you do an art piece like this it s an emotional journey,” she says.
It was only her third creation, but Donella Evans’ mental health-themed Lego mosaic won the hearts of judges and Stadium Southland management. The 2.1 by 1.8–metre artwork, made out of Lego pieces, won the Best Effort in Show prize at this year s Southland Brick Show, and management at the stadium liked it so much, it will be displayed in the stadium foyer for the next month.
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Stewart Lamb Cromar, 46, has vision loss due to a detached retina in his right eye.
Now the interactive content manager is channeling his creativity with the little bricks into his unique fundraiser for the charity Sight Scotland.
He will build a miniature replica of the university’s main library using only 100 Lego blocks.
In May 2020, Mr Lamb Cromar, who has Type 1 Diabetes, suffered a detached retina and underwent five eye surgeries in the last year.
The condition means he can no longer read with his right eye, but determined not to lose one of his favourite hobbies the Lego fan has continued to build his creations.