shai levi manipulates multiple dimensions with illusion drawings

shai levi manipulates multiple dimensions with illusion drawings
(above) freedom bird
all images courtesy of shai levi

shai levi‘s ‘illusion drawings’ started with thinking about ways to create a maximum amount of space with a minimum amount of visual information. the medium of illustration typically is brought to life through a variety shading techniques such as hatching, stippling, and smudging. with a series of simple two-dimensional sketches, the designer has translated flatness into three-dimensional constructs of welded metal bars. the depth is further emphasized with the addition of light. as a source of illumination is provided, a contrasted dialogue of shadows is developed as they are projected onto nearby surfaces, capturing the intricacies of their materials, edges, and imperfections.

hungarian cube projecting onto the ground and wall

a series of dog robots replicating themselves

cube line

depth in sketches is typically evoked through shading techniques

cubes on the ground

dog robot enhanced by light

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