It was morning, after the second Seder.
Ordinary excursion to the Franklin Institute.
A favorite museum of grandchildren.
For exhibits on electricity, biology, physics.
A planetarium’s view of the universe.
All with predictable participatory fun.
But not one of us expected the surprise in the special gallery.
The Art of the Brick.
By artist Nathan Sawaya.
New Yorker, whose love of legos bloomed into masterpieces.
Copies of well-known paintings, sculptures.
His own expressive works.
On love, growth, hope.
Collaboration with photographer, Dean West.
Crafting distinctive photos with landscapes and legos.
Even more than prolific production, Sawaya encourages.
Cradles creativity.
Tells you who he is.
His journey from attorney to artist.
Enjoins you to find, honor your unique path.
The visit, ordinary to extraordinary.
Sawaya surely has a goal.
To uplift us and inspire.
Nourish each and every soul.
Lynn Benjamin
April 26, 2024
26, 2024