Chicago artist builds Zelensky Lego to help Ukraine

When Chicago artist Joe Trupia decided to use his talents to raise money for the humanitarian disaster in Ukraine, he settled on the twin symbols of the country’s resistance: Volodymyr Zelensky and molotov cocktails.

The owner of custom Lego design studio Citizen Brick in Chicago created figures of the Ukrainian president, in his trademark military green t-shirt and stubble, and the homemade explosive that has become synonymous with the war effort.

Mr Trupia’s creations sold out in less than 24 hours, raising more than $145,000 for Direct Relief, which is providing medial supplies for Ukraine.