The sculptures, with their oversized heads and small torsos, draw out an immediate reaction.
In the end, that challenge became the concept.
That endless search became, at a certain point, the main idea.
“Not Enough Brains to Survive”
I started to think about how I could turn this idea into a sculpture.
For him, the pieces represent a moment of stillness just before the fall.
In particular,Not Enough Brains to Survivehas become a hallmark of Lerooy’s oeuvre.
“Over and Over”
Here a small body leans to the side, dragged over by the weight of an enormous head.
As Lerooy himself acknowledges, over the years these works have taken on new meaning by viewers.
People put their own layers and meanings into the art, allowing them to constantly evolve and remain dynamic.
“Not Enough Brains to Survive”
Belgian artist Thomas Lerooy’s sculptures with oversized heads were inspired by his inability to be decisive.
“Why Worry”
“Over and Over”
