Shadow Magic: Dark Matter

Shadow Magic: Dark Matter

Shadow Magic: Dark Matter
The oldest of the performance arts, magic and illusion, seems to be once again gaining popularity. It’s refreshing to see that in a world full of technological wonder, where many of us take the science behind our conveniences for granted, we are still entertained by magic.

Dual Image Sculpture: Dancing Ladies, Presentation View

Dual Image Sculpture: Dancing Ladies, Presentation View

Dual Image Sculpture: Dancing Ladies, Presentation View

While most optical illusions are inherently flat, two dimensional images, they often create three dimensional visual effects. When translating illusions to three dimensions, most illusionary structures are limited to a single or narrow viewpoint to be effective.

The following is a sculpture that provides two images of two distinct objects, through a single form.

We presented a video of this shadow sculpture in the past, using it as a tool to present a visual riddle.