Contemporary art: mirrors + multiple reflections = optical illusions.

contemporary art mirrors and multiple reflections illusion

Reflections and illusions.

Mirrors, fluorescent cord. 2017

An example of one of my contemporary art projects exploring mirrors, reflections and illusions, here using a piece of cord that is reflected multiple times to give the impression of a closed circle.

This work consists of three mirrors arranged as a triangular box with the reflective surfaces facing inwards. The box is placed over a length of brightly coloured meandering paracord. The cord is laid so that the section that lies inside the triangular box is reflected on the box’s sides to give the illusion of forming a circle. The second photo shows the work from a different angle to show the structure.

mirrors and optical illusions in contemporary art
mirrors and optical illusion in contemporary art