An 11-year-old from Cluj created the portrait of Brâncuși from 18,750 Lego piecestranslated

Albert Oprea, an 11-year-old artist from Cluj-Napoca, created a portrait of Constantin Brâncuși from 18,750 Lego pieces.

The work, entitled "The Infinite", was presented at the end of last month during the International Kaleidoscope Festival of the European University Alliance, held in Târgu Jiu, the city that hosts the great sculptural ensemble Calea Eroilor, made by Constantin Brâncuși.

"A special moment, together with Ms. Rector Luminița-Georgeta Popescu and Ms. Vice-Rector Gabriela Dobrotă, in a place where the legacy of the great Romanian sculptor continues to inspire new generations. 150 years of Brâncusi. A legacy that continues to inspire", wrote the young man, who presents himself everywhere under the artistic name of Brickasso, on Facebook.

Multiple visual stories Brâncuși's portrait also includes representations of his works from the Calea Eroilor monumental complex at Târgu Jiu. Photo credit: Facebook / Brickasso Up close, the portrait reveals a veritable world in miniature, including Lego representations of the sculptor's famous works: the Column of Infinity, the Kissing Gate and the Table of Silence.

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