Monet’s Waterlillies

As an art lover, I have always been captivated by the works of Claude Monet, particularly his mesmerizing Water Lilies series. The fluid brushstrokes, the play of light, and the serene beauty of his paintings have inspired countless admirers. However, I wanted to create a new way of experiencing Monet's masterpiece, a way that merges the timeless beauty of impressionist art with the joy and creativity of LEGO building.

One day, while visiting a local art gallery, I found myself looking hard at one of Monet's Water Lilies paintings. the impasto techniques and generous brush strokes combine to show beauty and grace. What if I could recreate this iconic style using LEGO bricks? The impressionist method, with its emphasis on color, light, and texture, seemed perfectly suited to LEGO.

The journey from concept to creation was both challenging and exhilarating. I started by studying Monet's Water Lilies in detail, analyzing the colors, the composition, and the unique perspective he used. I wanted to do something slightly different and considered how his garden would appear to Monet if he were standing on the elegant Japanese bridge that features in many of his paintings.

To enhance the viewers ability to interact with the piece, I wanted the colours to change when viewed from above compared to the front. This is done with lots of ‘open’ circular 1x1 plates that show the colour underlying from above but conceal it from the front. The character changes as a real garden does with the weather.

At the rear, willows form a dance of light and dark. Transparent bricks echo light that breaks through the canopy of leaves. From behind, greenery and flowers abound.

Surrounding the garden is a wooden fram with gold leaf surface and riding gracefully above the Japanese bridge. This bridge is typical of Monet’s work. In his paintings, he treats the white wood as a canvas to highlight the reflections of blue and green around it. And standing on the bridge? Of course, Monet himself.

The Monet-inspired LEGO set is a tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time and a celebration of the intersection between art and play. By bringing Monet's Water Lilies to life in LEGO form, I hope to offer art lovers and LEGO enthusiasts a new way to engage with this classic masterpiece. It invites viewers to explore the nuances of impressionism and to appreciate the beauty of Monet's work from a fresh, innovative perspective.

I am excited to share this creation with the world and invite you to join me in bringing this unique LEGO set to life. By voting for this project on the LEGO Ideas website, you can help transform a vision into reality and celebrate the enduring legacy of Claude Monet in a whole new way. Together, we can inspire a new generation of art lovers and builders to see the world through the eyes of an impressionist master.