When Star Wars and Legos Become Fine Art
The art of pop culture had a major moment at Comic-Con this year, and nowhere was that more visible than The Art of the Geek showcase, a gallery exhibition in San Diego presented by Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts. Curated by Lego art master Nathan Sawaya, The Art of the Geek combines a love of comics, superheroes, and sci-fi with some seriously talented creators. Best of all, part of the proceeds benefited the Art Revolution Foundation, a nonprofit organization that gives schools around the country art supplies they couldn't otherwise afford.
Read on to see the Millennium Falcon flying through a most idyllic scene, superheroes on their days off, and a Star Trek heavyweight battling a Star Wars favorite. Source: Dave Pollot via The Art of the Geek
"We Fed Him," Dave Pollot
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"Ecto1," Dave Pollot
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"Flyin' Solo," Dave Pollot
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"725 to 1," Dave Pollot
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"Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite," Nathan Sawaya
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"Dad on Pedestal," Nathan Sawaya
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"Vigilante on Pedestal," Nathan Sawaya
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"Fancy Stormtrooper," Nathan Sawaya
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"Amphibian on Pedestal," Nathan Sawaya
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"Mario Hair," Greg Guillemin
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"Spider Food," Greg Guillemin
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"Cat Milk," Greg Guillemin
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"Bat Donuts," Greg Guillemin
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"Wonder Brake," Greg Guillemin
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"Punisher," Mike Maydak
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"Thor," Mike Maydak
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"Goodbye, Walt," Len Peralta
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"Mother of Dragons," Len Peralta
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"Worf vs. Chewbacca," Len Peralta
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"Superman vs. Batman," Mark Richmond
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"Man of Steel," Mark Richmond
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"Explosion," Rebecca Fedun
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"Batgirl of Burnside," Rebecca Fedun
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"All the Realm is Now," Rebecca Fedun
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"Shark Week," Rebecca Fedun
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"Darth Vader," Adam Lister
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"Sulu," Adam Lister
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"Boba Fett," Adam Lister
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"Captain America Checking Mail," Gregg Segal
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"Batman on Scooter," Gregg Segal
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"Batman Working Out in Garage," Gregg Segal
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"Spiderman Hanging Laundry," Gregg Segal
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"Fortress of Solitude," Adam Greener
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"Snoopy," Adam Greener
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"Super Top Secret Birthday," Adam Greener
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"Replacement Family," Adam Greener
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