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Miniature art may be small in size, but it often makes a big impression.
So, what is a diorama?
The term diorama originated in 1823 in France and referred to a picture-viewing unit used for theater shows.
Today, diorama refers to a three-dimensional model that represents a scene in miniature.
Here are 6 diorama artists that craft impressively-detailed scenes in miniature.
Randy Hage
ArtistRandy Hagepays homage to the historical buildings of New York by recreating them in miniature.
The colors, patina, age, disrepair, was quite compelling, he tells My Modern Met.
These facades have a story to tell, and the owners are an important part of the citys history.
The talented artist aims to immortalize these stores before they disappear for good.
Each miniature, spooky scene is handcrafted with wood, brass screws, plastics, and glass.
Tiny figurines are placed among pencils, paperclips, staples, and often the artists own coffee mug.
Through his dioramas, Lin reflects his own personal experiences.
I strive to depict and spotlight on the kind of thoughts we typically reserve for ourselves.
An architect by trade, he builds cross-sections of battered streets that are packed with realistic details.
Often encased in suitcases and picture frames, each wall-mounted piece is intended to be examined up-close.
I then started developing ways to do exactly that.
My work is very painstaking and most pieces take days or even weeks to complete.
