Nathan Sawaya uses the world's most popular toy Lego as a medium of art and exhibits his artwork on Earth Day

Niloufar Saleem, Gulf Today

Brick artist Nathan Sawaya exhibited his impeccable artwork using the popular toy Lego as his medium in Los Angeles.

 Children pose for photographs near a sculpture of a dinosaur.

"The Art of The Brick" by the contemprory artist took place at the California Science Center.

It took 4 years and and one million of Lego bricks to complete the exhibit.

 Children walk amongst animal Lego sculptures by brick artist Nathan Sawaya.

"The Art of The Brick" is part of "Pernicem: The Endangered Species Connections" which opened on Earth day.

Some of the work included flamingo, tiger, parrot, whale, giraffe and many more wildlife animals.

 Brick artist Nathan Sawaya brought his parrot Lego sculpture to visit "Radio" the parrot and his caretaker.

Nathan Sawaya has won numerous awards for his artwork over the years.

The talented brick artist attended New York University and worked as a corporate attorney for New York City before following his dream of becoming an artist.

 Brick artist Nathan Sawaya sits next to one of his Lego sculptures.

Sawaya lives and works between his two studios in New York City and Los Angeles.