Sean Kenney (artist)
Sean Kenney (born August 22, 1976) is a New York-based artist recognized by The
portraits with Lego
toys.
Early career and childhood
Born in New York City, Kenney pursued cartooning as a child and became a published
web designer.[2] He received his first Lego toys at the age of 4, and continued to play with them through and into his adult years.[3]
Career
Lego artist
At the age of 27, Kenney began creating Lego sculptures professionally from his studio in
New York magazine, and a retrospective book entitled 50 years of the LEGO Brick.[4][5] In 2009, he released his first book, Cool Cars and Trucks.[6]
Kenney's work has been placed on public display at:
- The Empire State Buildingin New York, New York
- FAO Schwarz in New York, New York
- Google offices in New York, New York and Copenhagen, Denmark
- Uppercase Gallery in Calgary, Canada
- Philadelphia Zoo's Creatures of Habitat (April 10 – October 31, 2010) [7]
Community leader
In 2003, Kenney founded a LEGO community website called MOCpages, centered on the sharing of one's Lego creations.[8] In May 2020, MOCpages was shut down.[9]
Books
Kenney has created several children's books on creating LEGO sculptures.
- Cool Cars and Trucks, Henry Holt and Co., 2009
- Cool Robots, Henry Holt and Co., 2010
- Cool City, Henry Holt and Co., 2011
- Amazing ABC, Henry Holt and Co., 2012
- Cool Castles, Henry Holt and Co., 2012
- Cool Creations in 35 Pieces, Henry Holt and Co., 2013
- Cool Creations in 101 Pieces, Henry Holt and Co., 2014
- Cool Creations 125 Pieces, Henry Holt and Co., 2014
See also
References
- ^ LEGO.com About Us – LEGO Company – LEGO Certified Professionals
- ^ Sean Kenney – Experience and Education – Linked In
- ^ LEGO Club : News & Extras – MEET LEGO CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SEAN KENNEY
- ^ Sean Kenney – Art with LEGO bricks : Media Coverage
- ^ Sean Kenney – Art with LEGO bricks : About Sean
- ^ Books by Sean Kenney
- ^ Zoo Unveils Exclusive Creatures Of Habitat Lego Brick Animal Exhibit
- ^ news.com.au Some people just can't lego
- ^ The Rise & Fall Of MOCpages – The Lego Car Blog
External links
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
