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Arts

8 minute lesson

Small Colored Bricks and BIG Art

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What if we told you to never stop playing with Legos?

Well, that’s what artist Nathan Sawaya has done. He even quit his job as a corporate lawyer to make art out of his favorite childhood toy! Let’s find out what drove Nathan on his journey while pursuing his passion!

Why It Matters

Even if you’re not a Lego fan, Nathan shows us that it takes a little bit of courage, focus, and positivity to accomplish our goals. He ignored restrictions of social boundaries and turned criticism into progress.

What can Nathan’s motivation and drive show us about following our own dreams?

Let's Talk About It
  1. What was your favorite Lego art piece from the video?
  2. Think of another nontraditional material; what can you create with it?
  3. Have you ever encountered other art made from unique or strange materials? What did you find interesting about it?
Image: Roam New Roads Logo

Roam New Roads

Roam New Roads (RNR) is the ultimate destination for inspirational stories and ideas on how to embrace the next chapter of your life.

Thank You

Special thanks to Erin Murphy for this touchstone! If you’d like to submit your own touchstone or a video you’d like to see on EWCed, let us know!

Citations

“That’s Art: Nathan Sawaya Lego Artist.” YouTube. Roam New Roads, 02 Mar. 2016. Web. 21 Nov. 2016. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcdHAfdIzqs>.

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