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• Parts: 36,800+ (~1,130 unique)
• 📐 Scale: 1:650
• 📏 Dimensions: 32in x 51in (80cm x 130cm)
• 📚 Research, Design + Build Time: 4 months
• Photography: James Vitullo 📷
• ©️ 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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It’s an Imperial Probe Droid. Another segment of my Fabuland Star Wars submission for @boonebuilds Star Wars challenge - #ImperialMarch #ImperialMarch21
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The back of the ship is designed to be separated so as to facilitate transport.
the shaft of rotation visible in the center is the system with which the movement of the engine is brought to the front of the ship
Here is where I will hook all the pieces on the left side of the ship. This side includes a shuttle docking area, communication area, city-market area, material supply area, warehouse area.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
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via Instagram ift.tt/1QNxUlo Ken's Bricks #bts: You gotta be prepared, kids. Pre-packing sets like this on the weekends helps me get things out the door through the week while working a regular 9-5 gig. #bubblewrap #overtime #sidegig #inventoryday #bricknetwork #toygroup_alliance #toycrewbuddies #toycrewbuddiesusa #toycrewbuddieslego #legostagram #instalego #afol #afolclub #legoclub #toyslagram_lego #toys_lego #legomania #legography #legophoto
It’s a Speeder Bike. Another segment of my Fabuland Star Wars submission for @boonebuilds Star Wars challenge - #ImperialMarch #ImperialMarch21
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It’s a Speeder Bike. Another segment of my Fabuland Star Wars submission for @boonebuilds Star Wars challenge - #ImperialMarch #ImperialMarch21
#trickylug #trickybricks #lego #afol #legomoc #legostagram #instalego #legofun #legophotography #legobuild #legoafol #afolcommunity #moc #legostarwars #fabuland #legofabuland