Previously, we reported on LEGO's officially recognized "LEGO Master" - Jumpei Mitsui, who recently shared his latest work inspired by the ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai's piece The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Recently, Jumpei Mitsui posted his latest work "Hanshin Racecourse" on Twitter, and its impressive design has drawn admiration from many netizens: "A master is always on another level!"
The "Hanshin Racecourse" is located in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan (part of it lies in Nishinomiya City) and boasts a rich history spanning over a century. It originated from the Naruo Racecourse, established in 1907, and underwent several changes before the major merger of Japanese horse racing organizations in 1937, where it transitioned from the Hanshin Racing Club to the Japan Racing Association. It was repurposed as an airport during World War II, became a golf course after the war, and officially returned as the new Hanshin Racecourse in 1949.
Jumpei Mitsui stated on Twitter that he used a large number of LEGO bricks to complete this work, and the intricate process of creation and material preparation was quite challenging. He aimed to fully recreate the grandeur and crowds of the racetrack, which proved to be a difficult task. Although the finished product is breathtaking, Mitsui admitted that this project was truly substantial, and he hopes everyone enjoys it.
Earlier this year, Jumpei Mitsui also shared on Twitter that he purchased over 1 ton of LEGO bricks to create more projects, showcasing the mastery of this artist... it’s truly impressive! QQ.
He also shared a video on his YouTube channel detailing the creation of the "Hanshin Racecourse", which showcases the process and details of the finished work, including the spectators and horses at the racetrack, and the accuracy of the buildings' replicas. Truly deserving of being recognized as a "LEGO Master" by LEGO, just looking at that many LEGO bricks gives the editor a headache! XD.
via： JRA阪神競馬場官方臉書