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UNSC Marines from Halo. Original sculpts by @elon_wagner with some light mods and painting by me.
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โข Parts: 36,800+ (~1,130 unique)
โข ๐ Scale: 1:650
โข ๐ Dimensions: 32in x 51in (80cm x 130cm)
โข ๐ Research, Design + Build Time: 4 months
โข Photography: James Vitullo ๐ท
โข ยฉ๏ธ MMXXIV - Rocco Buttliere, LLC
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During a brief stint in Washington D.C. in 2023, I spent the better part of a summer evening exploring the grounds of Capitol Hill. Few landscapes invite as much inquiry along winding paths paired with plenty of moments for quiet introspection on marble benches; all in picturesque view of the Capitol dome. These on-site experiences are exactly the form of anecdotal justification I seek when considering whether to recreate such monumental places in the first place.
In tackling any work of such storied precedence as the US Capitol, I always seek to expand the conversation beyond existing works in the medium of plastic bricks. While the consistent 1:650 scale among my works has always ensured some level of originality, it is no guarantee of further insight that cannot already be gleaned from existing works by other artists. With this in mind, I set out to capture the full 100-acre site currently maintained by The Architect of the Capitol. What's more, the diorama depicts a particular time of year - specifically late March to early April - as illustrated by the iconic presence of hundreds of cherry blossoms rendered in two shades of light pink.
The diorama starts downhill at the trapezoidal Capitol Reflecting Pool, with the Grant Memorial taking pride of place along its eastern edge and the US Botanic Garden across the street to the south. The diorama expands from there, capturing the radiating pathways meandering uphill, as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted within the parcels laid out in the city plan by Pierre Charles L'Enfant. The piece culminates with the widely imitated US Capitol Building, perched atop a plinth projecting from the Capitol Visitor Center on the opposite side.
Topping everything off is a custom-made representation of the Statue of Freedom (as designed by Thomas Crawford), steadfastly overlooking the National Mall from atop the dome. The statue was designed in collaboration with BigKidBrix and was sized comparably to the minifigure statuette / trophy element.
The piece was designed over the course of about two months: first in December 2023 through January 2024, paused during the build-out of SPQR - Phase II, then resumed between March and April. The build-out lasted from July through August and was completed by September. The piece will soon be added to my personal gallery of works, now available for touring exhibitions.
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Design Insights XLVII
The Temple of Bonus Eventus, as the name implies, is typically a bit of a 'bonus feature' when it comes to reconstructions of the ancient city of Rome. Dedicated to the agricultural god of "Good Outcomes," the temple and surrounding portico likely replaced the Stagnum Agrippรฆ, a large open-air reservoir in the center of the Campus Martius. Evidence of this later temple's location is relatively scant, but its existence is attested to in several fourth century sources. What's more is that Bonus Eventus was typically paired with Lympha, a goddess who influenced water supply. In this choose-your-own-adventure timeline, I sided with the theory that the obsolete reservoir might have been replaced by a temple with whose deity the former site's had typically been paired.
Similarly, remains of the Odeum of Domitian have never been excavated. Unlike the Roman theatres where stage dramas were acted out, odea were reserved for more niche performances such as singing recitals, poetry recitation and musical performances. They were notably smaller than theatres as well, and often further distinguished by the presence of permanent roofing, rather than fabric velaria. It's anyone's guess whether the Odeum of Domitian boasted such structural features, but absence of evidence must never be mistaken for evidence of absence.
This general rule of thumb encapsulates the well-founded, yet cautiously skeptical spirit with which we will explore the Temple of Bonus Eventus and the Odeum of Domitian.
Don't miss this all-new DESIGN Insights post highlighting Phase III of my ongoing efforts to build all of Ancient Rome, circa mid-4th century CE!
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๐ Atop the western slopes of the Quirinal Hill, there once stood an imposing complex of sacred precincts. From its terraced vineyards, connected over considerable elevation via winding corridors of switchback ramps, this impressive structure was built under the emperors of the Severan dynasty during the late second century CE, and it is the subject of today's DESIGN Insights.
Don't miss these all-new DESIGN Insights post highlighting Phase II of my ongoing efforts to build all of Ancient Rome, circa mid-4th century CE!
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Two weeks ago, I headed to my first con in the South for Atlanta Brick Con to display with New Hashima yet again! I thought Brickworld Chicago 2023 was all for my cyberfuture, but I couldn't be more wrong and happy to be so. Everyone in the group, returning or new, was a delight and it was so great to see many familiar faces, make new friends, and run away from the Chicago cold!
With BWC'23 exhaustion in mind, I still think I might have slept even less for this show. Our schedule was RELENTLESS, despite NH setup being relaxed (won Best Large Layout btw ). KBBQ with the NH crew was a particular highlight. Thank you to the Pinkwheels family for being great, local hosts and showing us northerners some great southern hospitality.
Yes, that is a genuine, sealed Darth Revan polybag given to me as a gift...no, I can't tell you who it's from or you'll be begging them for freebies. ๐