Art Student Makes Car Vanish

Many people will say its a photoshop job at first, but Sara Watson, a student at the University of Central Lancashire spent many hours painting a car so it would “vanish” by blending into its surroundings. In fact, it took her about three weeks to complete the disappearing act.

Ms Watson, a second year student, said: “I was experimenting with the whole concept of illusion but needed something a bit more physical to make a real impact.”

This reminds me of the parking lot illusion I posted about last year. I wish I could see these things in person, would probably be quite the sight. I do wonder how funny the car would look from a different angle though.

Story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/8030766.stm

3D Directional System in Parking Lot

I saw this collection of photos over at Ridelust, one of our former sponsors. The concept itself is nothing new, but this is the first time I’ve seen it used in a public parkade. The basic concept of this is to paint the words in such a way that when viewed from directly across the words appear to float in 3D. As you can see in the pictures the words are actually painting on the walls and floors in a very odd pattern.

It would be interesting to see how drivers react when they see something like this. I know I would stop and stare at it for awhile. It would be really trippy too if you were baked while driving, but not that I would do such a thing because you know, cops can charge you for that now!

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