Jason Burik

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Jason Burik is a Lego artist who builds custom replica models with Lego bricks. He has received numerous commissions from professional sports teams, colleges, companies, and individuals all over the United States.

PNC Park Lego Model, PNC Park

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Jason has been building Lego blocks since the age of 7. He turned his long-time hobby into a business while he was in college. His first project was a replica model of his parent's house. After working on many different types of projects, the next progression was to teach Lego building skills to others. Thus began the concept of Jason's Lego camps. Lego blocks give students the opportunity to construct, learn, and grow in rewarding ways.

His work can be seen at the following locations:

HobbyTown USA in Robinson Twp, Pennsylvania
Bellaire Historic Society and Toy Museum in Bellaire, Ohio
PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
University of Maryland Baltimore County, in Baltimore, Maryland
Panorama Towers in Las Vegas, Nevada

Some of Jason's notable projects include: NCAA Final 4 Logos, Heinz Field, PNC Park, Camden Yards, Cal Ripken Sr. Yard, Yankee Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Raven's Stadium, Citizens Bank Park, the City of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Children's Museum, The Pittsburgh Convention Center, The U.S. Capitol, The Empire State Building, St. Peter's Church, Wedding Cake Topper, Globe, and replicas of People's Homes.

Jason has received numerous awards for his work. TV Interviews with KDKA (Pittsburgh) , WTAE (Pittsburgh), WQED (Pittsburgh), and WJZ (Baltimore). Newspaper articles in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Pittsburgh Magazine. His Website also took first place in the Allegheny County Greater Fair Website Competition.