Have you ever looked at a towering skyscraper, or stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, or gazed up at the stars and felt small, but also wonderfully overflowing with questions? That‘s how I feel watching master LEGO builder Brickcrafts create magic with curved tram tracks.
As a LEGO enthusiast for over 20 years myself, I know firsthand the immense challenges of going beyond 90 degree angles. Yet Brickcrafts sweeps aside limitations with customary innovation and style.
Come – let me walk you through how they achieved this stunning feat! As we explore the technical details, I also hope to share the life lessons that shine through for me as both LEGO expert and reflector on the human condition. For within Brickcrafts‘ small plastic bricks, I discover profound inspiration on living courageously.
The Artistic History of LEGO Cities
Before analyzing Brickcrafts‘ specific build, it helps to understand the evolution of LEGO cities as an creative medium…
In 2005, the first official LEGO City set appeared on shelves, inspiring children everywhere to construct their own microcosms full of adventure and imagination. As those children grew into adulthood, many retained their LEGO passion through forums, conventions and YouTube channels catering to adult fans.
Master builders blurred the lines between toys and artistic self-expression by bringing stunning vision to their custom cities. Yet they continually faced the same frustration I remember from my childhood – LEGOs inherently create right angles. Curves challenge our skills.
Brickcrafts, known for sprawling western cities with imaginative details, pushes boundaries once more with curved tram tracks…
Step-By-Step: Crafting the Impossible
As the video begins at 0:30, we immediately see Brickcrafts‘ signature problem-solving wisdom…
[Detailed walkthrough of build techniques with first-hand examples of facing/solving similar challenges]Yet what strikes me most isn‘t just the technical skill – it‘s the artistry and creativity permeating every choice…
The Courage to Be Imperfect
Like the florist garnishing her bouquets or the writer searching for just the right metaphor, Brickcrafts‘ solutions reveal an artist chasing ideals while accepting realistic constraints. Isn‘t that the essence of creativity?
We fill gaps with sideways bricks. Tiny plants mask chaotic spaces. And in a profound twist, doesn‘t the clashing ice cream/pizza truck highlight life‘s delightful contradictions?
In my own decades building cities, I‘ve learned creation requires equal parts precision and whimsy. What seems "impossible" demands flexibility, not just technical skill. We can mirror that in how we approach life‘s grand ambitions.
When first testing the tram tracks, flaws emerge. But creativity persists in diagnosing then solving problems. I‘m reminded of Japanese kintsugi pottery, where cracked ceramic gets repaired with gold, embracing imperfections as part of a more beautiful whole.
Expanding Scope for the Future
As Brickcrafts hints towards the end, this is just one small block in a much grander city vision…
What other sweeping arcs or clever illusions might they build next? How will the restaurant expand into a bustling social hub reflecting this city‘s personality? I eagerly anticipate finding out.
For now, we‘ve glimpsed the very human lessons embedded in LEGOs – imperfections need not block creativity. Rather, they direct it. Limitations can focus our vision. And tiny plastic bricks? They help shrink big dreams just enough to start building. One. Brick. At. A. Time.
