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In lugnet.general, Jonathan Lill writes:
> Do you make things you consider art?
Yes.
> Do you consider your Lego creations artworks?
Yes, by my own definition of what art is.
> Do you make things which aren't strictly speaking Lego creations but involve
> the use of bricks (i.e. multimedia collages)?
Ehh... I'm not sure what you mean. I do occasionally build things that are
just pleasing shapes out of LEGO- not a representation of anything, really.
But I don't usually include other media.
> Do you call yourself an artist?
I don't self-identify as an artist, no.
> Are you a professional in a creative field such as graphic or industrial
> design or architecture?
Nope.
> Are you able to utilize Lego in your profession apart from merely sharing
> your enjoyment with your coworkers?
Nope.
> If both building and playing with Lego is a creative pursuit, how does it
> differ from other creative pursuits such as painting or sculpting?
In a lot of ways, it doesn't. However, usually a finished painting or
sculpture is merely visually enjoyed- finished LEGO creations are often treated
more like toys.
eric
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