Hokusai's Legendary Wave Turns Into Sculpture by This Amazing LEGO Artist

Jumpei Mitsui is a Japanese Lego artist who amazed the audience with his latest artwork. As a LEGO ‘nerd’ he recreated Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa using LEGO bricks, and the results were breathtaking.

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He became the youngest LEGO certified professional in the world while he was still a student at the University of Tokyo. Back in 2010, the man has even received a president’s award of university for contribution to society.

Jumpei works mostly with large sized sculptures relating animals, structures and characters. He mostly works with corporations, but he’s also involved in the area of education using basic Lego bricks.

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This project was the artist dream for many years and finally it became true. The inspiration came from his childhood home, where as he remembers it had a view of the sea and he used to see a lot of waves.

As for the famous woodblock print, that originates from Japanese art in early 19th century. It was created by Katsushika Hokusai and it is one of the most widely known Japanese artwork in the world.

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Jumpei’s marvelous LEGO sculptures have been displayed in a lot of countries around the world, among those Japan, Thailand, Malaysia.

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The 80s was such a great decade known for its bustling life. It was during the time that Michael Jackson released Thriller. Cellphones also became common, and of course, computers were starting to become widespread. Pop culture was thriving as well!

So when we think of the 80s, we think of a wonderful decade where life was way less stressful. However, we would often forget to think about something else — home designs! So strap your seatbelts as we’re going to travel back to the 80s and explore the wonderful homes of this era!

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Hokusai’s Legendary Wave Turns Into Sculpture by This Amazing LEGO Artist

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#1 Skylight Anyone? The International Book Of Lofts – Susan Slesin, Stafford Cliff, Daniel Rozensztroch 1986

#2 The Los Angeles Time: California Home Book – 1982

#3 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1984

#4 80s Home Spa Realness! Beyond The Bath: A Dreamers Guide – Thomas Cowan 1983

#5 The Complete Home Book – Pamela Ferguson 1983

#6 Is It Comfortable? Who Cares When Your Bathroom Looks Like This! Bathroom Design – 1987

#7 Me: I Just Want A Subtle Look To My Dining Room. Also Me:

#8 Pool Party Anyone? Sunset: Ideas For Swimming Pools – 1981

#9 Hanging Plants, Wicker And Windows! The Los Angeles Times California Home Book, 1982

#10 Bedroom Decor – 1981

#11 “Making The Most Of A Wonderful Location On America’s West Coast, The Architect Has Designed The House Around The Windows.” Terence Conran’s New House Book 1985

#12 My 80s Conservatory Is Better Than Yours!

#13 Cove Haven – Pocono Resorts. The Legendary And Kitschiest Of Couples Resort Boasts Honeymoon Suites With 7-Foot Champagne Glass Whirlpool Baths Overlooking Glass Heart-Shaped Pools. Promo 1989

#14 Who Wants To Snuggle Up In Bed In This Loft Apartment, Watching And Listening To The Rain On The Slanted Windows? Decor By Design – 1988

#15 Esplanade Mall 1988

#16 Was There Ever A More 80s Bedroom?

#17 Mall 1981

#18 I Wouldn’t Need A Holiday If I Had This Fabulous 80s Slide At Home!

#19 When Your Office Building Has A Foyer With A Restaurant, Waterfall With Pond, Skylight And Tropical Planting ? Commercial Interiors International – Grosvenor Press 1986

#20 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1986

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