Painterly illusions – Op art is often called the art of illusion. It is a very unique variety of abstraction, an artistic direction whose task is to influence the viewer’s vision. Influencing the viewer’s intellect or emotions is of lesser importance. This direction belongs to the abstract painting trend. In his works from the Mirage series, Bartos Saro uses optical illusions and light effects. In addition, the unique painting technique used by the artist, when viewed up close, creates the impression of depth and vibrating movement.
Painterly illusions are created as a result of the brain’s misinterpretation of the image under the influence of contrast, shadows and the use of colors. This phenomenon causes the brain to automatically err. In other words, delusions result from automatic perception mechanisms that usually support perception. Therefore, under certain conditions they can be misleading.
In addition, the occurrence of painterly illusions is influenced by the cultural context. Our mind learns patterns of behavior, which is why it sometimes interprets phenomena unexpectedly. It can be an interesting tool in creating works of art.
Painting illusions in the work of Ana Ksamit
A mirage is a phenomenon of creating an apparent image of a distant object. This optical illusion is created by the refraction of light in layers of air. Other meanings of this term are an indestructible dream, false hopes or appearances, snot, delusion, illusion. Ana Ksamit uses this phenomenon in his op-art paintings.
A mirage – the view itself is a fascinating and captivating mirage. It is a play of light. A mirage is a fascinating phenomenon of reflection and absorption of light. The phenomenon is very variable – depending on the place from which it is viewed. Lighting is very important, it has the greatest influence on what the viewer sees. To sum up, the image is constantly changing. For example, they create optical illusions, vibrate, pulsate.
The artist uses painting illusions as lighting effects in his works.
He uses deep, dark, matte fragments. Elements of the painting with thick sand paint, with an expressive drawing – absorb light, Others, covered with thick glass varnish, emit intense reflections – the color covered with them disappears, and the reflected light appears. Additionally, metal surfaces have their own, unique color, for example, they shine with aluminum green, copper and gold, aniline blue. Ana Ksamit offers us an image of an optical illusion, which is also in constant interaction with the viewer. Anas’ abstract painting is a fascinating, absorbing mirage, it is a play of light, reflections and its absorption. The image undergoes constant transformation. Depending on the place from which it is viewed, depending on the lighting, the viewer perceives it differently. The images come to life, beguile, create mirages. What the artist has programmed is a play of the object with the viewer. He chose abstract painting deliberately. Painterly illusions find a very wide application in it. Fragments, deeply dark, matt, with thickly applied sand paint, with a distinct drawing, absorb light. Others, covered with thick glassy varnish, send out intense reflections: the color covered by them disappears and the reflected light appears. Metallic surfaces have their own color, they shine with aluminum green, copper and gold, aniline blue. Ana’s painting illusions delight with their variety and creative application.
