Illusion

May 22, 2021

Visual Effects Artist Creates Mind-Boggling Illusions Using Everyday Objects

While most people see everyday life as routine, visual effects artist Kevin Lustgarten sees ample opportunity for creativity. He uses digital tools to transform seemingly normal videos of mundane objects and environments into jaw-dropping illusions that seem to magically appear before your very eyes. In one viral video, Lustgarten pans out from a spray-painted image of a shopping trolley on concrete.

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March 8, 2021

Makeup Artist Transforms Herself Into a Canvas for 3D Art That Pops off the Skin

Many talented artists gravitate towards makeup for its power to temporarily transform the body into incredible illusions. The same goes for Toronto-based artist Menal Khan; she creates whimsical 3D illustrations on her body that appear to pop off her skin. Although she works in a variety of media, her body art has recently been featured in magazines like Seventeen and Teen Vogue for its cool trompe l'oeil effects.

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December 31, 2020

Mind-Bending Optical Illusion Makes Static Figures Appear to Run and Jump Off Stairs

Another incredible optical illusion is taking the internet by storm. Twitter user Jagarikin created the illusion, which appears to show a set of figures running up and then jumping off a set of stairs. Dubbed the Super Illusion Brothers, the image is actually static. If you're asking yourself how that's possible, it's actually quite simple. Jagarikin's work is a reverse-phi illusion. That means it uses light and dark colors to create a sense of movement.

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July 29, 2020

Woodworker Creates Impossible Floating Tables That Will Make You Question Everything

Over the past few months, many of our homes have shifted, somewhat reluctantly, into our office space, school, lounge area, and entertainment venue. It's natural to re-examine not only the functionality of our spaces, but also prioritize how they promote inspiration and motivation. If you find yourself foggy on creative ideas while spiraling down a YouTube rabbit hole, you're not alone—designer (and YouTuber) John Malecki shares your sentiments.

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