Felice Varini - Anamorphosis

This technique falls under the label of 'Anamorphosis', or Multi-Surface Perspective Images. Essentially its the process of creating a whole image or symbol that becomes clear and cohesive from a certain viewing perspective, and a jumbled mess of fragments from any other vantage point. Felice Varini is the master at this, and has amassed an extensive collection of work since the late 1970's.

I came across his project at the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio, Switzerland back in 2003. (click to enlarge)

(image by Archipreneur)

(from Flickr user 'murash_return')

Verini's project at the Cardiff Bay Barrage, as covered by BBC News

(a fantastic photo of the project by Flickr user 'wentloog')


One of his recent works, 'Cercle et suite d'éclats' in the town of Vercorin, Switzlerand: