Have you ever imagined how things would turn out if we suddenly turned into much smaller versions of ourselves? Small bugs would be scary monsters, and things like walking short distances would turn into huge and risky undertakings.
This world already exists in many people's minds, but there is a Japanese artist who has created art pieces showing what it would actually look like in real life. Tatsuya Tanaka has been making miniature dioramas that show what it would be like if small people living in a large world.
The artist was born in 1981 and started creating the "Miniature Calendar" in 2011.
The pieces are both creative and fun, and the talented artist uses all kinds of materials, including food, technological devices, and office supplies, to bring brilliant ideas to life. Tanaka also likes to feature anime characters like Dragon Ball and Studio Ghibli.
Like many others who have seen Tanaka's art pieces, you probably wonder what the artist seeks to achieve using these creations.
Tanaka is using the dioramas to uplift people. He also sees this as a unique and interesting way to show scenic locations.
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Tanaka wrote about his unique art pieces. He explained that each of us must have had these kinds of thoughts in the past.
For instance, you might have imagined that broccoli and parsley looked like forests and that leaves floating on the water looked like little boats. He has discussed these issues on his website, where he explains the change in viewpoint they can help bring:
"Everyday occurences seen from a miniature perspective can bring us lots of fun thoughts."
2. A Wallet With A Lot More Uses

3. How Tiny Humans Would Do Laundry

Tanaka wished to explore this new way of thinking and make it into art. That inspired him to start putting together the 'Miniature Calendar.'
He chose to do this using photos, which he mainly used to create dioramas that consisted of people around necessities. Like a calendar, Tanaka has been updating the photos on his website daily, which explains the name.
4. A Busy Day In The Fields

5. Protection From A New And Unexpected Threat

The 'Miniature Calendar' is an art form that allows Tanaka to use unusual things to turn everyday stuff into their miniature versions. That is why he updates the art pieces daily.
6. Tough Terrain

7. Balls Of Bread

He has also had an exhibition 'miniature life exhibition: Tatsuya Tanaka's world of resemblance.' The exhibition has been held locally and internationally, and as of July 2021, the exhibition has had more than 1.5 million visitors.
His art has also gone mainstream, as he has designed a title sequence for Hiyokko, a 2017 serial television drama. Tanaka also created an art sequence for Nihonbashi Takashimaya, a department store.
On Instagram, he has about 3 million followers. He has created several artworks, including 'Miniature Life,' 'Miniature Trip in Japan,' 'Miniature Trip in Japan.'
8. Spaghetti Dangers

9. Alien Invasion

10. Cruising Altitude

11. Some Winter Fun

12. Creating Masterpieces

13. Surfing On The Waves Of The Pandemic

14. Fluffy Neck Pillows

15. Enjoying The Ride

16. The Solo Climber

17. Going Over Company Perfomance

18. At The Train Station

19. We'll Have To Get A Bigger Boat

20. Cultivating A Forest For The Future

21. Ready For The Jump

22. A Special Kind Of Swim

23. A Stunning Performance

24. A Flock Of Sheep On Lush Grazing Grounds

25. Attending A Concert

26. Right On Time

27. Enjoying Unforgettable Moments

28. Quick Challenge: Can You Spot The Shiba Inu?

29. The Days Just Keep Rolling By

30. At The Fish Market

31. Sampling Delicious Meals, Beautiful Architecture

32. Apartment Building

33. Sweet Yoda

34. Refreshing Shower Music

35. Suds Everywhere

36. A Colorful Boat Ride

37. A Busy Bridge

38. I Really Need That Book

39. Watch Out For That Wave

40. Careful, You Might Fall Through The Ice

41. Apple Store, In A Different World

42. Busy At Work

43. Time For A Haircut

44. Wiping Down The Screen

45. Enjoying A Few Rounds Of Golf

Tanaka has a very creative mind, as these art pieces illustrate. Which pieces did you like the most?