See an Apocalyptic World Envisioned in Miniature | Short Film Showcase

Nix + Gerber, the duo of Lori Nix and Kathleen Gerber, are miniature diorama artists who have collaborated for 14 years. They specialize in creating post-mankind settings, where buildings are crumbling and "nature takes back some of the spaces." In this wonderful and fun artist profile short documentary by filmmaking duo The Drawing Room, we meet these two compelling artists with a keen eye for the details that makes their art come to life.
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[@cakedog2608]

These women are AMAZINGLY talented. They should be creating environments for television and video games.

[@hughjackson6306]

Are these women lesbians?

[@mrboobiesrider9212]

+BlueDog 1 lol

[@cakedog2608]

+Mohamed Saeed 😝✊

[@rickfeith6372]

Too expensive...it takes them the better part of a year to get a couple photos.

[@marykacyy6802]

You know how fcking long that takes to make something so detailed especially that library with those tiny books SO WHY WOULD THEY THROW IT ALL AWAY!??!!?! SEND IT OFF TO A MUSEUM OR SOMETHING BUT DONT THROW IT AWAY

[@paulogaviola5522]

my heart broke when they threw those stuff away

[@LOVE..Sherelle]

they could've auctioned it off

[@bradbeining3341]

Paulo Gaviola same here. I build dioramas and I just can't get rid of anything.

[@PINKLUNAMOON]

Paulo Gaviola mine too, why not sell them, I don't understand.

[@julianskaggs32]

It will all break down eventually. We should just be happy it once existed :)

[@lashawnablanton4649]

I know

[@jimdavis3435]

Dont throw away...give them to a miniature museum

[@Lauritss]

To me, the 'scene' it's a better piece of art than the photo...

[@coltmacgregor8596]

AndrewDaniels for real

[@Guber-jn8lq]

AndrewDaniels Imagine if they did a stop motion animation with these sets

[@bigdaveyjoyce7890]

I don't really understand why they have come this far and only given credit to one of the artists. Seems kinda like one has the other under the thumb, I get why her mother is pissed lol.

[@marykacyy6802]

Buddha Marijuana True but the one that doesnt have her name on it can have her name on it I dont know why she doesnt

[@mokana713]

Buddha Marijuana A lot of larger career artists aren't the ones actually making the work with their own hands (and if they do they usually have help.) It is sort of the same idea as ghost writers or dubbing over an actors voice with another actor.

[@zoeokasaka]

omg why don't they sell the scenes they've complete! I would buy it!

[@TheTubejunky]

youo

[@Joshman601]

ZOEOE CL Me too.

[@Ghost0e]

@jmarks881 I'm sure your mom would rather throw you in the trash rather then raise you.

[@namelastname9580]

0 Ghostie 0 that was a good one

[@Breca]

I know where they live i will rob the garbage and mail it to you

[@laidylegs9637]

Both of their names should be on the work. Period. Excellent craftsmanship!!!

[@nothingshouldbewithouteffort]

Pieces could be auctioned... for charity.

[@IronMan-fv2nl]

Elza Gallego for fucking charity ha lol some hippie waste of time

[@amberlybonilla3234]

Adit Wibowo such a nice person :)

[@chibble6343]

Amy Snow ok you need to leave

[@cassandracubero5490]

i think my room could be a model for an post apocalyptic scene..... HAHAHAHAHA!! just sayin..

[@Joshman601]

Those models belong in museum's! They capture our era so well, and they look amazing! These woman would be rich if they auctioned off these awesome diorama's afterwards.

[@awkwardpanda1081]

It's not the detail that's amazing. It's the concept that makes it all mindblowing. The photograph of the diorama. It's real. But it's not. It existed. (Emphasis on the past tense) But not really. It IS photography but they don't just take the shot, they make the shot, all of it. I am seriously blown away. I'm ready to burn all my drawings. This is real art.

[@awkwardpanda1081]

I was shocked that they threw it all away. BUUUT That just makes the photograph all the more special. It emphasizes it's play on reality. It shows how they're able to both create and throw away "reality" the scene in the photo I wish I had better words to explain how amazed I am and how buzzed my brain became.

[@stephenwilson9776]

It's a photograph of the way a thing used to be, of places and things that used to exist, but they are gone now. How post-apocalyptic.

[@RenoLaringo]

Absolutely stunning ! But I think those masterpieces deserve the signature of BOTH artists.

[@RIXRADvidz]

about every 100 years there comes along a mania for recreating environments in miniature, cabinets of wonders had display spaces that were replica mirrored halls in miniature, and progressed to the 'doll house' with it's miniature environs, I hope this inspires a new generation of creative people, they are amazing artists.

[@RIXRADvidz]

***** perhaps when you've read a few dozen books on art history and sculpture over the course of 30 years, you'll learn how to properly spell and understand what I put up...until then........

[@bene8168]

can you imagine a stop motion film with environments as detailed as this? amazing works of art.

[@spiritofthegods]

You could have sold it

[@nemueru]

No, it's not worth it

[@Guber-jn8lq]

If you didn't tell me that these were dioramas I would've thought these were actual sized rooms and interiors. They look that good, and the attention to detail is amazing. I'd love to see a stop motion animation done with these set pieces!

[@mranonymous1547]

"I love to throw my scenes away because I am ready to make a new scene." these words are amazing those people are really inspiring I loved their work . Always ready to embrace new .

[@luisguerrero1934]

This, my friends, are authentic artists! Not caring for the piece at all, is the soul of it what they create and extract at will.

[@DrewsMiniatures]

Very talented. Love this stuff. Put Gerbers name on it too though :)

[@modelermark172]

These ladies are excellent photographers, and even better model builders! I hope they will consider donating their works to museums rather than breaking them down . . . .

[@stevecarrington9178]

did anyone else gasp when they put their finished pieces in the trash?? they're so talented!!

[@robertosandoval9094]

they could've recycled instead of thrown away smh

[@lokylong28]

That's what I was thinking about lol

[@dabbayoo]

Roberto Sandoval lol

[@theexchipmunk]

They do recycle parts of the scene. Watch the video damn it.

[@sethherron313]

TheExplodingChipmunk recycle as in dispose calm down dude

[@dreamdancea.b5351]

Yes true they could have used those props for another project, maybe paint the walls or add/remove items. That was the only disappointment. Other than that their work is truly impressive 👏🏻👌🏼

[@Armuandist]

They need to have an art gallery/museum for all of their miniature creations... 😊😊😊 for the public to visit..

[@Bentmatchstick]

I would set up my art studio on their curb and wait for the garbage to come.

[@phillip4807]

The amount of effort and patience that must've gone into making such detailed scenes is so inspiring even teared up a lil' bit.

[@autito175]

Throwing everything to the garbage after the photo session looks like art to me.

[@MovieMike1969]

I know it is all about the photography for these ladies, but I hate to see these amazing creations thrown in the trash. The detail is incredible, these girls are very talented.

[@TomTheTruckdriver]

Reality isn't a simulation, it's a collection of dioramas from these ladies

[@SCBJQ]

Such beautiful work! I love making miniatures, but usually stick with small things like plants, food, tools, etc. I hope to one day make whole rooms like these talented women, but I don't think I could ever throw them away.

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

If I were looking at their art work I would definitely spend more than 4 seconds looking at it! There is so much interesting detail. The scenes are very thought provoking.

[@jabmd2nd]

That's a lot & a whole, whole lot of patience. Just incredible! I am amazed by Nix & Berger. Simply Amazing!

[@LosAnggraito]

The urban explorer in me LIVES for this

[@savannahschooling2818]

This was INSANELY awesome!! Such great talent, patience, and beauty combined to make a complex piece. So appealing to the eye.

[@PurpleSwils]

This is so cute, I would stare at it for hours probably, just imagining the people who walked through the areas, admiring the details, admiring how long it took and how much dedication - something I don't have 😂

[@josephlowry4320]

Amazing diorama miniatures these ladies should make miniature scale sets for film productions, they are wonderful people. I love the Subway miniature.

[@anthrobowl6903]

This made me really emotional. I guess it was just the music, the fact she said it was the end to their works and that It's a model of THEIR post-apocalyptic living room. I found it sad, but also beautiful in a sense that even if humans die off the world would stabalize and take back all of what we have made to turn it back into its original state before we started polluting the planet.

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Nix & Gerber! This is my kind of artwork! How amazing! I could have used the projects they threw away! Dang! After all that work?! Thank you for this vid.

[@thedarklrd6714]

whenever I see mini sets like this, I want to shrink myself down and explore. I've always wanted to do something like that, just be able to go back and forth from my size to that so I can explore what many mini worlds there are.

[@PalomaNegra873]

I love this!!! I would just stare at the photos looking at everything. I don't understand why people go to museums and speed through the exhibit like they're being chased.

[@samnub7912]

My god, these are amazing, I love how nonchalant they are about their raw talent

[@edwards99]

How do they make money doing this? If each diorama is thrown away and takes 9 months to make, they must be selling photos for 1k plus each. if so who's spending 1k on a blown up photo?

[@MadameCorgi]

edwards99 you can sell multiple copies

[@urbaezpablo]

edwards99 you think someone would work 9 months and sell their art for 1k? That's madness, they get more for that

[@li5759]

edwards99 I'd honestly buy the subway one I really like it

[@sashavoja1451]

Brilliant!! So envious of the obsessive engagement. Tragedy that they dispose of the finished pieces.

[@khadijaali5908]

these women are totally amazing!!!! they create such beautiful scenes and they are so damn creative at literally building every little thing! I don't have the guts to break it up and throw it away though. takes courage and dedication. amazing!

[@Patrick-ym4ey]

please please have a museum for all the pieces you made..I can look at them all day long..for many days ❤

[@JohannRosario1]

I can’t take the idea of just throwing there masterpieces away. I can’t.

[@crazy_tulip1552]

aww I love these little documentaries. they're so inspiring and they make you think.

[@beforethenewprice7533]

Tbh they seem so chill I love it, great vid! Beautiful works of art

[@FasterTheDragster]

WOW! fantastic modeling and photo work here, amazing! I wouldn't stop looking at these photos for several minutes! These would also make wonderful puzzles!

[@vanirana5678]

I guess miniatures should be kept in the museum instead of the pictures.. Then the people would love to look at the details and appreciate much more.. And yes their work is just amazing..

[@omarpreciado3830]

I'm sure someone would have paid top dollar for those models. Breaks my heart!

[@000337799]

Love the work. I'm really intrigued by the way you two work and I'll definitely be looking up you work! Thanks NatGeo for this video.

[@Encentix]

If i'd live there i'd search the trash every day for these. I love miniatures!

[@jaydlor949]

If they used their creation as a set for a motion stop animation film. It would be amazing!

[@URBEXPhilippines]

AWESOME! MAKING SUCH MINIATURE OF THAT THEME TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT TO FINISH! WHOA!

[@elebeu]

I didn't realize that my house is done in the post apocalyptic style.

[@marshallgreen7815]

As a model builder and nationally respected artist, I am COMPLETELY blown away. Lovely! Truly!

[@deishikoizora4015]

I'm pretty sure that this takes a lot of patience especially those tiny things with the little details and all. They are amazing. You ladies are amazing. I wish I have just a percentage of your creativity and talent. Lol

[@emeraldgypsyheart]

These ladies have MAD SKILLZ! Seriously! Nice vision and visual perspectives.

[@clintonscott9623]

Truly two craftsmen. Much respect...

[@charles-9134]

My heart got crushed when they threw the scenes away...

[@KawaiiCat2]

I love miniature photography! This is a total inspiration. I photograph miniatures, but usually toys. Have never built any miniatures stuff on my own yet tho.

[@cynicalrabbit915]

This makes me see how the people around me and our society limited my view of what was possible when I was younger.

[@Ijazitup]

I have a newfound love for miniature art!

[@journeystar6003]

THIS WAS SO COOL. If had the patience, I would love doing something like this. I really love how Tori Nix looks, like not in an 'attraction' type of way but just in general. If I created a character, she'd be like my muse.

[@vincepurpura8905]

Outstanding miniature work. I was mesmerized all the way through. I even can understand her destroying it at the end. As a modeled, I've cannibalized old kits for a new diorama.

[@southaussielad2496]

We used to have a couch, that made me crack up laughing. We're the same at our place, with 2 adult model makers and two junior crafters in the house, we've discussed which pieces of furniture would go first for more storage space lol

[@mcearl8073]

This is very impressive! All the people complaining about them throwing them away need to realize they are saving all the little peripherals that can be reused, once those are removed from the scene there's probably not much left that could be used for anything, it wouldn't even be a good display piece. I'm are they aren't tossing all the books, cans, cds, chairs, etc.

[@stan_dinghere]

i literally cried this is so aspirational

[@aaronlowe3156]

I'm actually stunned that she's able to throw away stuff she's worked on for so long - I don't think I could ever do that. I refused to throw away my disneyland admission bracelet for GradNite because I wanted to remeber that night... And that was only a little piece of plastic!

[@phototrecker]

Amazing dioramas! Good to see others that are so detail oriented. Using a view camera as well! Thanks for the video.

[@TomJones0065]

This is SO AMAZING! I had thought of simply packing up my house, SO its empty and redesign my life of my own personal crafts.... something within tells me this is what I need to do.. SO, what stops me? I see things in my mind I know I want to build, craft and make my way into the world of AMAZING, but yet I did it. I feel it, I know I want to do it.. but.. Thats the problem.. " But " Of that damned " WHAT IF " .. omg..

[@user-bs3pr2mn4e]

Omg my heart was torn to bits when they threw it all away. I would've been happy to pay for it.

[@nicolea.n.c758]

I wouldn't be able to throw all that hard work and time away by actually throwing the project away

[@xoxogirlllyy]

Their so chill and down to earth

[@asclepius3071]

This is actually really really beautiful.

[@darthvestius7771]

You two are amazing. I enjoyed the finished work, but found your stories just as jnteresting. Thank you...

[@jungkookismybaby4834]

One of the most amaizing and interesting things i have seen so far.

[@gpholtz]

Totally awesome, very refined art, loved it!

[@Imperium_Chaos]

I see talent and i see happiness in what they do & in who they are for themselves. Keep it going girls.

[@amandahill7540]

These r amazing! Love all the tiny things, I love miniature stuff!

[@reallyreaally]

WOW. I would honestly look forever. How amazing.

[@randycoolbaugh1408]

OMG! YOU THROW THEM AWAY!!.. I would pay money for one! I really liked the "library". One key thing that all modelers fail to mention is that a steady hand is a must!!... something I do not poses. But I still attempt. then attempt again, and again........

[@marmareido6774]

looking at all the details makes me wanna cry

[@AzngameFreak03]

I love small models. So cute and fun. Exciting.

[@b-ctech]

Oh my gosh I went to a art museum and they had the library with the big tree!

[@justinraney2052]

This is strangely beautiful...

[@Aliicemomo]

omg all the detail..I would stare at that thing for like an hour....it hurts me deeply to see you throw it away

[@mojarjoe6836]

Passion and Patience worked together

[@quanyin2123]

i love it!! i think its amazing!! for a photographer to make there on scene is just beautiful!!

[@bethanyhoppe7786]

Don't throw that stuff away!! I would buy it from you lol. Totally amazing ladies! Thanks for sharing. (Michigan, USA)

[@RayThomasKabigting]

I love your work and hopefully I can actually see them. Sending love all the way from Manila, Philippines! Keep it up!

[@orputoto2176]

this makes me cry look at all those details

[@kiichirotanaka9377]

I love this so much... Seeing the art process which in itself is an art

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

fantastic!! what a powerful team, id love to look at each detail... fascinating

[@christopherh1327]

Cool! It’s wonderful that there are dedicated passionate people doing these kinds of things. Interesting job and lifestyle for sure

[@eattherich9215]

Amazing. I loved the subway train and the tiny cds.

[@x.Rhymiie.x]

Even if I can see the actual work instead of the photographs, which are amazing! , I'll be happy, probably happier since I love miniature ANYTHING

[@warmecanic]

Wow, the really are artist, they don´t mind to get rid of their work. I am speechless

[@user-bs3pr2mn4e]

I love looking at things like this and making my own. I just don't understand why they throw it away. I would never throw away my miniatures because they mean so much to me and are my hard work

[@MrBern91]

Woah! This woman is a true artist!