We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Henry Moyerman a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Henry, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

Maintaining a stable job outside the realm of the creative arts is essential for me to follow my passion for art. Being an engineering manager gives me a dependable income and financial stability, granting me the privilege of crafting art without the weight of having to sell it for a living. If I relied exclusively on my creative pursuits for my livelihood, I would inevitably need to adapt my art to appeal to a broader audience for easier sales. This shift would likely compromise my fundamental drive to create work for personal exploration and artistic fulfillment.

Thanks to my steady job, I enjoy the freedom to experiment with various artistic styles and delve into introspective themes. My art serves as a vivid reflection of my personal artistic journey, providing an avenue for me to explore scale and perspective, and to bring to life the creative ventures of my mind. The absence of financial pressures empowers me to achieve a level of artistic purity that would be unattainable if my art had to solely support me financially.

Henry, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Online and within the realm of social media, I adopt the moniker “The Brick Sculptor.” My artistic endeavors revolve around using LEGO bricks and elements to craft original sculptures. This distinctive medium, seldom explored by others, resonates deeply with my creative spirit.

My artistic journey constitutes an unceasing exploration of scale and perspective, plunging into the intricate interplay between these elements to articulate the multifaceted emotions that stir within me. Thousands of LEGO bricks become my artistic arsenal, enabling me to construct sculptures that are perpetually deconstructible and, importantly, sustainably reconstructible into new works of art. This creative process serves as a vessel for externalizing my emotions, transforming them from the abstract into the tangible, providing me with comfort and understanding.

My art embodies a distillation, a conscious emphasis on shape over color, fragmenting thoughts and emotions into elemental forms. The hours I invest, often in repetition, to sculpt each piece become a source of solace, an almost meditative journey that deepens my connection to my work. Through these dedicated hours, I not only explore the depths of my chosen medium but also delve into the recesses of my inner self, making each sculpture a repository for the energy of my labor and introspection.

I began my journey as a visual artist at a very young age. I’ve been building with LEGO bricks for as long as I can remember. When I was nine, I bought a book on LEGO that included a section on artwork made entirely from LEGO bricks and elements. I was so excited to see LEGO pieces being used as a medium for original artwork and started imagining my own sculptures and creations. At the time, there was no way I could amass enough bricks to actually create the pieces I began envisioning.

I was lucky enough to study contemporary art history as part of my music education at Berklee College of Music. I began visiting the local art museums in Boston every week and felt inspired by the work of so many great artists.

After getting my first job in Hollywood, I finally had enough disposable income to purchase large quantities of LEGO bricks. And I have been creating sculptures with this unique medium ever since.

Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?

In my creative journey, the absence of formal education in visual art beyond the art history courses I undertook during my undergraduate years initially left me grappling with the challenge of presenting my artwork to the public. I reached out to anyone I knew, however remotely connected to the arts, seeking guidance. Unfortunately, these efforts yielded very little helpful information.

However, in 2021, a transformative moment occurred when I crossed paths with a local artist who provided a comprehensive explanation of how calls-for-entry operated. It was an eye-opening revelation that unveiled an entirely new realm of possibilities. This encounter made me realize that calls-for-entry were the invaluable resource I had been missing throughout my artistic career. This resource finally pointed me toward the path to begin exhibiting my artwork.

The following year, in 2022, I took my first steps in applying for juried exhibitions. In that first year, I was accepted in 15 exhibitions, a feat that had seemed unimaginable just a year earlier. Before my involvement with fine art galleries and my networking with fellow artists, I had faced an uphill battle to be taken seriously as a visual artist. Given the uniqueness of my chosen medium, many found it challenging to decipher the emotional depth of my artwork. Yet, as I continued to meet and collaborate with numerous talented artists and had the privilege of showcasing my work in various galleries, I now confidently identify as an artist, sharing my artistic vision with an eager and engaged audience.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the profound sense of identity and purpose it brings. In quiet moments of introspection, my art takes on a deeply personal dimension, and ideas for new pieces effortlessly flow into my consciousness. Making works of art allows me to capture and freeze moments in time, transforming the work into tangible markers of my lifelong artistic journey. The ability to look back and observe this record of my thoughts and explorations is a source of immense fulfillment and inspiration.

Beyond the personal journey, being an artist is a lifelong commitment that continually challenges me to improve my skills, enhance my capacity to translate thoughts into artwork, and refine my ability to tell compelling stories through my art. The ultimate reward is witnessing my art displayed on gallery walls and, hopefully, one day in a museum. This platform enables me to share the results of my hard work with the world, giving me an indescribable amount of accomplishment and joy.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.thebricksculptor.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebricksculptor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebricksculptor