FMP Concept

Experiment 1 - Ovals   Just a simple optical illusion design I created in photoshop using ovals and the warp transform tool. I've noticed certain colours like grey does not work with this illusion whereas vibrant colours like blue and yellow do. This has taught me that not only imagery, but colours also play a large role in Optical illusions and our perception.  I followed a YouTube tutorial to create this illusion which you can watch and follow down below to create your own first simple illusion and experiment with colours. (WARNING! The tutorial voice sounds like one of those tedious monotone instructional videos.)   Experiment 2 - Ventricular Illusion Mount This experiment was created using cardboard cuts which I folded to form into triangles similar to the large Toblerone packaging which I then glued onto a A3 foam-board to create ventricular shapes. I then printed out the posters I created in A3 before measuring each triangle then cutting t

Bridget R iley is arguably the pioneer of optical art and illusions.As you can see, her art is mainly using the colours black and white and work with geometrical shapes such as triangles, squares and ovals. Further on she did begin to experiment with colour also but I'm much more interested in the pieces she did with black and white. For me, her work is beyond creative for her time, it's dynamic and illusive yet amazing but confusing. She's one of the reason I've looked into optical illusions as my main concepts and also our perception. Moreover I love how she combines her artwork with photography to create some amazing portraits which I would like to experiment myself and create illusive photographs. Furthermore I can gain inspiration from her artwork and emulate them, mixing colour into my works to give a more unique take on her art style. Read more about Bridget Riley here:  http://www.op-art.co.uk/bridget-riley/ Watch Bridget Riley explain

The Op Art movement started roughly around 1964 and mainly pioneered by artist, Bridget Riley. The word Op is short for Optical and the art created to go along with this is usually in a geeometrical form which I've realised is common with optical illusions, because many shapes placed in a certain order can create something bizzare to the eye. Many Op artists do create their work with focus on illusions and perceptions which is easily noticeable if we look at common optical illusions today, the link between the two arts is very strong and similar. I plan on experimenting and creating my own Op art based on artists such as Bridget Riley and Frank Stella to name a few. Learn more about the Op Art Movement: http://www.theartstory.org/movement-op-art.htm Check out more Op Art work:  http://www.op-art.co.uk/