Unleashing Artistic Potential: Alternative Builds for LEGO Set 21226-1 – Art Project “Create Together”

From the moment you crack open the box of LEGO Set 21226-1 – Art Project “Create Together,” you’re invited into a world of collaborative creativity. Originally designed to assemble nine slice-and-share mosaics or one grand Classic Space Astronaut, this set’s vibrant 3,520 tiles beckon you to think beyond the printed instructions and treat each plate as a blank canvas. What if, instead of following the guide, you imagined your own pixel-perfect portrait? What if you and a friend each took three panels to craft a joint masterpiece? Or perhaps you’d combine two sets to paint a colossal mural that celebrates your favorite movie, video game, or personal memory.

With its rainbow of 24 colors and ample studs, “Create Together” is more than a passive art kit—it’s a toolkit for experimentation. Picture hosting a mosaic jam session: each participant sketches a simple design on graph paper, then translates it into studs, comparing techniques for shading, pattern, and shape. Consider turning your living room into a pop-up gallery of LEGO art—displaying minimalist black-and-white abstractions, bold geometric patterns, or pixel-perfect fan art of beloved icons. And because each mini-mosaic interlocks, you can endlessly remix the components: swap panels between friends, swap color palettes mid-build, or create an evolving installation that grows as you collaborate.

Beyond collaborative play, these parts unlock nearly limitless thematic expression. Are you a sci-fi fan? Build a mosaic of your favorite starship or alien landscape. Music lover? Translate sheet-music patterns into studs—rows of white and black tiles become notes on a stave. Gourmands might mosaic decadent desserts, while animal lovers could recreate pixel portraits of beloved pets. The only limit is your imagination (and the size of your plate).

Below you'll find a curated gallery of eight standout alternative mosaics created by talented designers on Rebrickable. Each model uses only the parts from 21226-1, proving that a standardized palette can yield wildly diverse visions. 

Super Mario Art

By Togeltown
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-104297/Togeltown/super-mario-art/

Super Mario

By Geoff42000
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-105765/Geoff42000/super-mario/

21226 Star Wars

By KSZD
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-122592/KSZD/21226star-wars/

Skull Mosaic Halloween 2022

By Byteman
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-126092/Byteman/skull-mosaic-halloween-2022/

21226 Chilli & Bandit Heeler

By tlee2890
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-137642/tlee2890/21226-chilli-bandit-heeler/

21226-Sonic

By tlee2890
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-134612/tlee2890/21226-sonic/

Christmas Art Project

By Sarria
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-166360/Sarria/christmas-art-project/

Bloodborne Great One’s Wisdom

By Byteman
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-109163/Byteman/bloodborne-great-ones-wisdom/

Feel inspired? Gather your tiles, choose your favorite model (or invent your own), and let the Art Project “Create Together” become the centerpiece of your next creative session. Happy building!

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