See an Apocalyptic World Envisioned in Miniature

See an Apocalyptic World Envisioned in Miniature | Short Film Showcase

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7 жыл бұрын

Nix + Gerber, the duo of Lori Nix and Kathleen Gerber, are miniature diorama artists who have collaborated for 14 years. They specialize in creating post-mankind settings, where buildings are crumbling and "nature takes back some of the spaces." In this wonderful and fun artist profile short documentary by filmmaking duo The Drawing Room, we meet these two compelling artists with a keen eye for the details that makes their art come to life.
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@cakedog2608 7 жыл бұрын

These women are AMAZINGLY talented. They should be creating environments for television and video games.

@hughjackson6306 7 жыл бұрын

Are these women lesbians?

@mrboobiesrider9212 7 жыл бұрын

+BlueDog 1 lol

@cakedog2608 7 жыл бұрын

+Mohamed Saeed 😝✊

@rickfeith6372 7 жыл бұрын

Too expensive...it takes them the better part of a year to get a couple photos.

@marykacyy6802 7 жыл бұрын

You know how fcking long that takes to make something so detailed especially that library with those tiny books SO WHY WOULD THEY THROW IT ALL AWAY!??!!?! SEND IT OFF TO A MUSEUM OR SOMETHING BUT DONT THROW IT AWAY

@paulogaviola5522 7 жыл бұрын

my heart broke when they threw those stuff away

@LOVE..Sherelle 7 жыл бұрын

they could've auctioned it off

@bradbeining3341 6 жыл бұрын

Paulo Gaviola same here. I build dioramas and I just can't get rid of anything.

@PINKLUNAMOON 6 жыл бұрын

Paulo Gaviola mine too, why not sell them, I don't understand.

@julianskaggs32 5 жыл бұрын

It will all break down eventually. We should just be happy it once existed :)

@lashawnablanton4649 4 жыл бұрын

I know

@jimdavis3435 7 жыл бұрын

Dont throw away...give them to a miniature museum

@Lauritss 7 жыл бұрын

To me, the 'scene' it's a better piece of art than the photo...

@coltmacgregor8596 7 жыл бұрын

AndrewDaniels for real

@Guber-jn8lq 7 жыл бұрын

AndrewDaniels Imagine if they did a stop motion animation with these sets

@zoeokasaka 7 жыл бұрын

omg why don't they sell the scenes they've complete! I would buy it!

@TheTubejunky 7 жыл бұрын

youo

@Joshman601 7 жыл бұрын

ZOEOE CL Me too.

@Ghost0e 5 жыл бұрын

@jmarks881 I'm sure your mom would rather throw you in the trash rather then raise you.

@namelastname9580 4 жыл бұрын

0 Ghostie 0 that was a good one

@Breca 2 жыл бұрын

I know where they live i will rob the garbage and mail it to you

@bigdaveyjoyce7890 7 жыл бұрын

I don't really understand why they have come this far and only given credit to one of the artists. Seems kinda like one has the other under the thumb, I get why her mother is pissed lol.

@marykacyy6802 7 жыл бұрын

Buddha Marijuana True but the one that doesnt have her name on it can have her name on it I dont know why she doesnt

@mokana713 7 жыл бұрын

Buddha Marijuana A lot of larger career artists aren't the ones actually making the work with their own hands (and if they do they usually have help.) It is sort of the same idea as ghost writers or dubbing over an actors voice with another actor.

@laidylegs9637 7 жыл бұрын

Both of their names should be on the work. Period. Excellent craftsmanship!!!

@nothingshouldbewithouteffort 7 жыл бұрын

Pieces could be auctioned... for charity.

@IronMan-fv2nl 7 жыл бұрын

Elza Gallego for fucking charity ha lol some hippie waste of time

@amberlybonilla3234 7 жыл бұрын

Adit Wibowo such a nice person :)

@chibble6343 7 жыл бұрын

Amy Snow ok you need to leave

@awkwardpanda1081 7 жыл бұрын

It's not the detail that's amazing. It's the concept that makes it all mindblowing. The photograph of the diorama. It's real. But it's not. It existed. (Emphasis on the past tense) But not really. It IS photography but they don't just take the shot, they make the shot, all of it. I am seriously blown away. I'm ready to burn all my drawings. This is real art.

@awkwardpanda1081 7 жыл бұрын

I was shocked that they threw it all away. BUUUT That just makes the photograph all the more special. It emphasizes it's play on reality. It shows how they're able to both create and throw away "reality" the scene in the photo I wish I had better words to explain how amazed I am and how buzzed my brain became.

@stephenwilson9776 5 жыл бұрын

It's a photograph of the way a thing used to be, of places and things that used to exist, but they are gone now. How post-apocalyptic.

@Joshman601 7 жыл бұрын

Those models belong in museum's! They capture our era so well, and they look amazing! These woman would be rich if they auctioned off these awesome diorama's afterwards.

@spiritofthegods 7 жыл бұрын

You could have sold it

@nemueru 4 жыл бұрын

No, it's not worth it

@cassandracubero5490 7 жыл бұрын

i think my room could be a model for an post apocalyptic scene..... HAHAHAHAHA!! just sayin..

@RenoLaringo 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning ! But I think those masterpieces deserve the signature of BOTH artists.

@bene8168 7 жыл бұрын

can you imagine a stop motion film with environments as detailed as this? amazing works of art.

@RIXRADvidz 7 жыл бұрын

about every 100 years there comes along a mania for recreating environments in miniature, cabinets of wonders had display spaces that were replica mirrored halls in miniature, and progressed to the 'doll house' with it's miniature environs, I hope this inspires a new generation of creative people, they are amazing artists.

@RIXRADvidz 7 жыл бұрын

***** perhaps when you've read a few dozen books on art history and sculpture over the course of 30 years, you'll learn how to properly spell and understand what I put up...until then........

@DrewsMiniatures 7 жыл бұрын

Very talented. Love this stuff. Put Gerbers name on it too though :)

@mranonymous1547 7 жыл бұрын

"I love to throw my scenes away because I am ready to make a new scene." these words are amazing those people are really inspiring I loved their work . Always ready to embrace new .

@luisguerrero1934 4 жыл бұрын

This, my friends, are authentic artists! Not caring for the piece at all, is the soul of it what they create and extract at will.

@Guber-jn8lq 7 жыл бұрын

If you didn't tell me that these were dioramas I would've thought these were actual sized rooms and interiors. They look that good, and the attention to detail is amazing. I'd love to see a stop motion animation done with these set pieces!

@modelermark172 2 жыл бұрын

These ladies are excellent photographers, and even better model builders! I hope they will consider donating their works to museums rather than breaking them down . . . .

@phillip4807 7 жыл бұрын

The amount of effort and patience that must've gone into making such detailed scenes is so inspiring even teared up a lil' bit.

@robertosandoval9094 7 жыл бұрын

they could've recycled instead of thrown away smh

@lokylong28 7 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking about lol

@dabbayoo 7 жыл бұрын

Roberto Sandoval lol

@theexchipmunk 7 жыл бұрын

They do recycle parts of the scene. Watch the video damn it.

@sethherron313 7 жыл бұрын

TheExplodingChipmunk recycle as in dispose calm down dude

@dreamdancea.b5351 7 жыл бұрын

Yes true they could have used those props for another project, maybe paint the walls or add/remove items. That was the only disappointment. Other than that their work is truly impressive 👏🏻👌🏼

@Bentmatchstick 7 жыл бұрын

I would set up my art studio on their curb and wait for the garbage to come.

@stevecarrington9178 7 жыл бұрын

did anyone else gasp when they put their finished pieces in the trash?? they're so talented!!

@PurpleSwils 7 жыл бұрын

This is so cute, I would stare at it for hours probably, just imagining the people who walked through the areas, admiring the details, admiring how long it took and how much dedication - something I don't have 😂

@savannahschooling2818 7 жыл бұрын

This was INSANELY awesome!! Such great talent, patience, and beauty combined to make a complex piece. So appealing to the eye.

@CookingLessonsforDad 7 жыл бұрын

If I were looking at their art work I would definitely spend more than 4 seconds looking at it! There is so much interesting detail. The scenes are very thought provoking.

@crazy_tulip1552 7 жыл бұрын

aww I love these little documentaries. they're so inspiring and they make you think.

@jabmd2nd 7 жыл бұрын

That's a lot & a whole, whole lot of patience. Just incredible! I am amazed by Nix & Berger. Simply Amazing!

@samnub7912 7 жыл бұрын

My god, these are amazing, I love how nonchalant they are about their raw talent

@edwards99 7 жыл бұрын

How do they make money doing this? If each diorama is thrown away and takes 9 months to make, they must be selling photos for 1k plus each. if so who's spending 1k on a blown up photo?

@MadameCorgi 7 жыл бұрын

edwards99 you can sell multiple copies

@urbaezpablo 7 жыл бұрын

edwards99 you think someone would work 9 months and sell their art for 1k? That's madness, they get more for that

@li5759 7 жыл бұрын

edwards99 I'd honestly buy the subway one I really like it

@SCBJQ 7 жыл бұрын

Such beautiful work! I love making miniatures, but usually stick with small things like plants, food, tools, etc. I hope to one day make whole rooms like these talented women, but I don't think I could ever throw them away.

@000337799 7 жыл бұрын

Love the work. I'm really intrigued by the way you two work and I'll definitely be looking up you work! Thanks NatGeo for this video.

@FasterTheDragster 7 жыл бұрын

WOW! fantastic modeling and photo work here, amazing! I wouldn't stop looking at these photos for several minutes! These would also make wonderful puzzles!

@beforethenewprice7533 7 жыл бұрын

Tbh they seem so chill I love it, great vid! Beautiful works of art

@PalomaNegra873 2 жыл бұрын

I love this!!! I would just stare at the photos looking at everything. I don't understand why people go to museums and speed through the exhibit like they're being chased.

@URBEXPhilippines 7 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! MAKING SUCH MINIATURE OF THAT THEME TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT TO FINISH! WHOA!

@7spiritualcompass706 7 жыл бұрын

Nix & Gerber! This is my kind of artwork! How amazing! I could have used the projects they threw away! Dang! After all that work?! Thank you for this vid.

@TomTheTruckdriver 6 жыл бұрын

Reality isn't a simulation, it's a collection of dioramas from these ladies

@josephlowry4320 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing diorama miniatures these ladies should make miniature scale sets for film productions, they are wonderful people. I love the Subway miniature.

@Armuandist 6 жыл бұрын

They need to have an art gallery/museum for all of their miniature creations... 😊😊😊 for the public to visit..

@sashavoja1451 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! So envious of the obsessive engagement. Tragedy that they dispose of the finished pieces.

@emeraldgypsyheart 7 жыл бұрын

These ladies have MAD SKILLZ! Seriously! Nice vision and visual perspectives.

@khadijaali5908 7 жыл бұрын

these women are totally amazing!!!! they create such beautiful scenes and they are so damn creative at literally building every little thing! I don't have the guts to break it up and throw it away though. takes courage and dedication. amazing!

@MovieMike1969 7 жыл бұрын

I know it is all about the photography for these ladies, but I hate to see these amazing creations thrown in the trash. The detail is incredible, these girls are very talented.

@marshallgreen7815 6 жыл бұрын

As a model builder and nationally respected artist, I am COMPLETELY blown away. Lovely! Truly!

@deishikoizora4015 6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that this takes a lot of patience especially those tiny things with the little details and all. They are amazing. You ladies are amazing. I wish I have just a percentage of your creativity and talent. Lol

@autito175 6 жыл бұрын

Throwing everything to the garbage after the photo session looks like art to me.

@KawaiiCat2 7 жыл бұрын

I love miniature photography! This is a total inspiration. I photograph miniatures, but usually toys. Have never built any miniatures stuff on my own yet tho.

@bethanyhoppe7786 7 жыл бұрын

Don't throw that stuff away!! I would buy it from you lol. Totally amazing ladies! Thanks for sharing. (Michigan, USA)

@phototrecker Жыл бұрын

Amazing dioramas! Good to see others that are so detail oriented. Using a view camera as well! Thanks for the video.

@thedarklrd6714 7 жыл бұрын

whenever I see mini sets like this, I want to shrink myself down and explore. I've always wanted to do something like that, just be able to go back and forth from my size to that so I can explore what many mini worlds there are.

@journeystar6003 7 жыл бұрын

THIS WAS SO COOL. If had the patience, I would love doing something like this. I really love how Tori Nix looks, like not in an 'attraction' type of way but just in general. If I created a character, she'd be like my muse.

@stan_dinghere 7 жыл бұрын

i literally cried this is so aspirational

@LosAnggraito 7 жыл бұрын

The urban explorer in me LIVES for this

@amandahill7540 4 жыл бұрын

These r amazing! Love all the tiny things, I love miniature stuff!

@xoxogirlllyy 7 жыл бұрын

Their so chill and down to earth

@jungkookismybaby 7 жыл бұрын

One of the most amaizing and interesting things i have seen so far.

@asclepius3071 7 жыл бұрын

This is actually really really beautiful.

@gpholtz 7 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome, very refined art, loved it!

@quanyin2123 7 жыл бұрын

i love it!! i think its amazing!! for a photographer to make there on scene is just beautiful!!

@christopherh1327 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! It’s wonderful that there are dedicated passionate people doing these kinds of things. Interesting job and lifestyle for sure

@anthrobowl6903 7 жыл бұрын

This made me really emotional. I guess it was just the music, the fact she said it was the end to their works and that It's a model of THEIR post-apocalyptic living room. I found it sad, but also beautiful in a sense that even if humans die off the world would stabalize and take back all of what we have made to turn it back into its original state before we started polluting the planet.

@Patrick-ym4ey 6 жыл бұрын

please please have a museum for all the pieces you made..I can look at them all day long..for many days ❤

@southaussielad2496 3 жыл бұрын

We used to have a couch, that made me crack up laughing. We're the same at our place, with 2 adult model makers and two junior crafters in the house, we've discussed which pieces of furniture would go first for more storage space lol

@Encentix 7 жыл бұрын

If i'd live there i'd search the trash every day for these. I love miniatures!

@eattherich9215 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I loved the subway train and the tiny cds.

@kiichirotanaka9377 7 жыл бұрын

I love this so much... Seeing the art process which in itself is an art

@clintonscott9623 3 жыл бұрын

Truly two craftsmen. Much respect...

@vincepurpura8905 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding miniature work. I was mesmerized all the way through. I even can understand her destroying it at the end. As a modeled, I've cannibalized old kits for a new diorama.

@darthvestius7771 7 жыл бұрын

You two are amazing. I enjoyed the finished work, but found your stories just as jnteresting. Thank you...

@reallyreaally 7 жыл бұрын

WOW. I would honestly look forever. How amazing.

@topenergyproductions9478 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing. So much talent

@alaysiakayebutler6299 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic!! what a powerful team, id love to look at each detail... fascinating

@omarpreciado3830 6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone would have paid top dollar for those models. Breaks my heart!

@RealBeverlyDesmarais 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing! It's so unique and detailed!

@NightBazaar 7 жыл бұрын

Great team and remarkable art work. I love it!

@user-bs3pr2mn4e 6 жыл бұрын

Omg my heart was torn to bits when they threw it all away. I would've been happy to pay for it.

@randycoolbaugh1408 6 жыл бұрын

OMG! YOU THROW THEM AWAY!!.. I would pay money for one! I really liked the "library". One key thing that all modelers fail to mention is that a steady hand is a must!!... something I do not poses. But I still attempt. then attempt again, and again........

@foxopossum 3 жыл бұрын

I love miniature worlds. This is amazing

@Imperium_Chaos 7 жыл бұрын

I see talent and i see happiness in what they do & in who they are for themselves. Keep it going girls.

@vanirana5678 7 жыл бұрын

I guess miniatures should be kept in the museum instead of the pictures.. Then the people would love to look at the details and appreciate much more.. And yes their work is just amazing..

@AzngameFreak03 7 жыл бұрын

I love small models. So cute and fun. Exciting.

@jaydlor949 7 жыл бұрын

If they used their creation as a set for a motion stop animation film. It would be amazing!

@RayThomasKabigting 7 жыл бұрын

I love your work and hopefully I can actually see them. Sending love all the way from Manila, Philippines! Keep it up!

@ouo9517 7 жыл бұрын

This is oddly beautiful and I adore it.

@TomJones0065 6 жыл бұрын

This is SO AMAZING! I had thought of simply packing up my house, SO its empty and redesign my life of my own personal crafts.... something within tells me this is what I need to do.. SO, what stops me? I see things in my mind I know I want to build, craft and make my way into the world of AMAZING, but yet I did it. I feel it, I know I want to do it.. but.. Thats the problem.. " But " Of that damned " WHAT IF " .. omg..

@x.Rhymiie.x 7 жыл бұрын

Even if I can see the actual work instead of the photographs, which are amazing! , I'll be happy, probably happier since I love miniature ANYTHING

@countrygeekpc 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Amazing Artists!

@gavinosullivan2602 7 жыл бұрын

Totally unique and fabulous. keep up the good work both.

@JohannRosario1 6 жыл бұрын

I can’t take the idea of just throwing there masterpieces away. I can’t.

@thomasklugh4345 Жыл бұрын

Marvelous... Simply marvelous.

@lafeo0077 7 жыл бұрын

It is such a creative place. Gorgeous work!

@purplerain1975 7 жыл бұрын

Just amazing! I love it!

@melendezdeleon2393 5 жыл бұрын

Thay are Really Amazing! I love it!

@mcearl8073 7 жыл бұрын

This is very impressive! All the people complaining about them throwing them away need to realize they are saving all the little peripherals that can be reused, once those are removed from the scene there's probably not much left that could be used for anything, it wouldn't even be a good display piece. I'm are they aren't tossing all the books, cans, cds, chairs, etc.