Creatures - Basilisk

The Basilisk is one of the deadliest creatures in the Wizarding World and is an emblem associated with Slytherin and Voldemort himself. In the making of my Lego model, I attempted to capture the vastness of the beast, especially in showing how it dominates the sewers and pipe systems of Hogwarts. I implemented bits of green pieces throughout my work such as fire and translucent bricks to imbue a sense of magic. As for the base itself, I took inspiration from the architecture and imagery presented in the Chamber of Secrets.
An important message I wanted to portray from the series is the idea of seeking immortality. Voldemort was a dark wizard who attempted to conquer death. The Dark Mark he created is a motif embedded throughout the movies as a snake in the shape of an infinity symbol slithering out of a skull; the imagery of linking the infinity sign to death represents immortality. I symbolize Voldemort's goal of conquering death by presenting the Basilisk as consuming the Dark Mark.

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