Product Description
Life-size LEGO sculpture of Pharrell Williams comprised of 25,988 LEGO® bricks
Product Year
2023
Product Materials
25,988 LEGO® bricks
Product Dimensions
25 x 24 x 80 in. (63.5 x 61 x 203.2 cm.)
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Product Note
Throughout his career, Pharrell has elevated his hat game to an art form. Nathan Sawaya elevated that art form to a piece of art. Constructed from LEGO bricks, the 78” tall sculptured likeness of Pharrell was created exclusively for the Just Phriends auction. It was envisioned, designed, and built by the abundantly talented LEGO artist, Nathan Sawaya. Nathan recalls Pharrell’s infamous Vivienne Westwood Buffalo Hat moment and celebrates the conversation and joy that the hat brought to the world. He sees parallels between Pharrell and the LEGO bricks, with both being responsible for boundless creativity and inspiration. Reflecting on the Brick Hat sculpture, Sawaya recounts 17th-century poet John Oldham who said, “And all your future lies beneath your hat."
"Crown your head. Affirm your identity. Balance your outfit. Cover your eyes. Hats have many purposes, and throughout our lifetime ... we wear many hats. Housed in every hat are our swirling thoughts, our blinding fears, our hopeful dreams and our endless creativity. Beneath the hat sits all our imagination. It is where artists hide their secrets until they are ready to be manifested into a song, a sculpture, a painting, a movie or a poem. Pharrell inspires us with his brazen creativity. When Pharrell wore the iconic Vivienne Westwood Buffalo Hat several years ago, the reaction was strong and joyful. It reminded us of the happiness of being true to our authentic selves and free from conventional norms. To step out with confidence. Stand tall. Be bold. Take risks.
For this sculpture, the hat needed to be larger than life. It needed to be more than a replica of the original hat. Because creativity and imagination are larger than life. This sculpture is about defining the spirit and mood of Pharrell of that specific moment in time. As 17th century poet John Oldham wrote, "And all your future lies beneath your hat." But why LEGO bricks for the design? There are similarities with LEGO bricks and Pharrell. Both have no boundaries when it comes to creativity. Everyone is inspired by both. And both are put together piece by piece. Elements upon elements coming together to form a work of art. Over time.
This piece is a pop culture moment captured in a pop culture toy."
- Nathan Sawaya
