The “LEGO WARS” series is a photographic study of popular culture, commercial advertising and nostalgia. As an adult, Dale May revisits these tiny plastic Lego toys and photographs them in a way that returns them to the epic importance they once ha as a child.
Iconic, nostalgic, yet timeless, the artist brings a new look to a subject that’s commonplace. Dale leaves nothing to chance. Not only is the work impeccably crafted and well thought-out but the material he has chosen to produce the Lego Wars series was no accident. Dale felt that the entire piece of art should resemble the high polished glossiness of the subject itself. Crafted in archival acrylic and backed with aluminum dibond, the work is given a look not unlike the plastic Star Wars Lego or something in Darth Vader’s home, the Death Star itself.
The show opens with a reception on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will run through Jan. 19. Gallery hours are Monday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m.
