Little Artists Build Lego Masterpieces

There's a very small but very inventive new exhibit to be seen at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool until January 29 2006.

It's called Art Craziest Nation, and it's made entirely of Lego.

The Little Artists (known to their mums as John Cake and Darren Neave) recreate artists and their artworks in Lego.

In Art Craziest Nation they have put together their own mini-gallery with loads of modern art masterpieces, complete with a launch party full of famous artists.

The Little Artists love Lego because it helps you to learn AND be creative at the same time.

They work very hard to make sure that their miniature artworks are accurate down to the last detail.

This piece is called Tracey Emin's Bed and it is inspired by an artwork by Tracey Emin called My Bed.

The Little Artists say, "Tracey Emin loved her piece but didn't 'like the pillows'".

(She doesn't look too happy about John and Darren jumping on her bed, does she?)

This piece is called Damien Hirst's Shark Tank.

It is based on a famous artwork by Damien Hirst (that's a Lego version of him standing next to his work), who made a piece of art with a dead shark floating in a tank of formaldehyde (a liquid used for preserving things).

Here's the original version.

It's called The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living.

So what do you think? Is it a good idea for artists to be inspired by the work of other artists?

Maybe you have a favourite artist - does their work inspire you to be creative? Let us know!

It's not just other artists who have inspired the Little Artists. This is the first time Art Craziest Nation has been shown in a public gallery, and as it's in Liverpool there are some new figures who have a Liverpool connection...

Here's Liverpool Football Club's manager Rafael Benitez and footballer Steven Gerrard with the European Cup.

(Did you know that Liverpool Football Club have their own museum?)

This is Loyd Grossman, Chairman of the Trustees of National Museums Liverpool (and Chairman of Show Me's big brother, 24 Hour Museum), cooking up a storm in a busy kitchen.

We're not sure about the cherries and garlic combination, Loyd...

We'd love to see YOUR versions of your favourite pieces of art or famous people - in Lego or any material you choose!

You can find out how to send your artwork to us, or send us a message, on our Get In Touch page. We're looking forward to hearing from you.

Photo credits: All images courtesy of The Little Artists: John Cake and Daniel Neave, except image 4 - Damien Hirst, The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, 1991. Glass, steel, silicone, shark and 5% formaldehyde solution. 84 x 252 x 84 in. (213.4 x 1333.5 x 213.4 cm) © the artist. Courtesy Jay Jopling/White Cube (London).