'Lego' Street Art by Jaye Moon

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Jaye Moon, Brooklyn-based artist, is interested in architectural artwork, and she uses 'Lego' blocks and plexiglass to create her artwork. Her plexiglass items (suitcases, drawers, lunch boxes) contain living space inside and are primarily constructed in white plexiglass material but use colour. Jaye Moon also creates artwork in the shapes of miniature buildings out of multi-coloured 'Lego' blocks around tree branches in New York City.

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The above image is copyright by Jaye Moon.


When asked why she works with 'Lego', Jaye believes that this medium lends itself well for mobile works of art and architecture (1). She goes on to state: "As soon as people pass by my work, they seem to feel connected with my projects, because they are made out of Legos. Toys are innocent and bring people nostalgia and childhood memories" (1).

Reactions to her work include changes to the artwork, including new or missing 'Lego' blocks or changes to the artwork. This makes the artwork belong to the public and provides an interaction that the public have with the artwork. 

The idea of colourful, plastic 'Lego' blocks combined with nature is quite striking. I love this idea because I like 'Lego', and seeing these on the street would make me smile and also make me want to interact with the artwork.

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The above image is copyright Jaime Rojo.


1) Street Art NYC. Jaye Moon Brings Her Vision to NYC Streets with Legos and Plexiglass. http://streetartnyc.org/blog/2012/04/04/noted-artistsculptor-jaye-moon-brings-her-vision-to-nyc-streets-with-legos-and-plexiglas/ [4 April, 2012].

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