Artist Kris Kuksi takes thousands of small pieces from model kits and other sources and combines and reshapes them into giant works of art that reflect his unique perception of the world around him.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Artist Kris Kuksi looks over a new project as a bigger project looms over head in his new in North Lawrence.

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"Capricorn Rising" by Kris Kuksi

photo by: Kris Kuksi/Contributed Photo

"Churchtank Type 6" by Kris Kuksi

photo by: Kris Kuksi/Contributed Photo

"Intelligent Redesign," mixed media assemblage, 2013, 40 x 50 x 12 inches, by Kris Kuksi

photo by: Kris Kuksi/Contributed Photo

"Churchtank Type 7" by Kris Kuksi

photo by: Kris Kuksi/Contributed Photo

"Neo-Roman Opera House" by Kris Kuksi

photo by: Richard Gwin

Everything Kris Kuksi creates has symmetry to scale, using grids to get perfect alignment on each side.

photo by: Richard Gwin

A rough coating of sand and paint gives this piece its own feeling.

photo by: Richard Gwin

A rough finish is applied to some projects creating texture.