Another Giant Lego Man has washed up on a beach! Look:
This time, it’s on Siesta Key in Florida, and the giant Lego man’s back is emblazoned with the name Ego Leonard, number 8 in your scorecard (at least, that’s what’s on his “jersey”), carrying the enigmatic message “NO REAL THAN YOU ARE.” Ah, I see. Well, then… what?
Giant Lego men have previously washed up on shore in Holland and England. Is this an art project? Could this be promotion for the new Legoland in Florida? And what’s this all about? Okay, here’s the explanation: It IS an art thing, by a Dutch artist named, yes, Ego Leonard, and his paintings show Lego figures standing in front of city scenes and landmarks and, oh, look, you can buy some of the art as well as a book of his art. He’s got a Facebook page, too. Gotta admit, he knows how to get attention.
I just seen this on the local news today. Im in Tampa, but regardless pretty cool. If anything that will help Legoland with business for sure. Most will probably assume it is something from Legoland.
The size is impressive to be sure, but the really amazing thing is that he looks no more absurd than your average German tourist in Sarasota. At least the Lego Man has the good fashion sense not to wear black socks and sandals.