Experimenting with Layering

To develop from the previous experiments of turning the photograph through Photoshop into both a moving and 3D image, wasn't as successful as first expected. 

Patrick Hughes Work

This is an example of Patrick Hughes work, a piece that was present at the Birmingham Gallery when I visited. After coming across the artist Patrick Hughes work, I was inspired to create a perspective optical illusion using my photography. The artist paints onto pyramid shaped bases that aids in forming the illusion. 

After being inspired by Hughes, I decided to try implementing this style into my work through the layering of the photograph into a circular pyramid. I continued to use Photoshop to apply the lines, that indicated where to cut. I fixed the image to cardboard and then cut it out. The cardboard gave the piece thickness and strength for the intentions of layering. Each layer increased in height through this thickness. Small cut out pieces of cardboard was fixed under each layer allowing it to be held in the base layer. 

This experiment was successful at challenging perspective, through an illusion of gaining height. However, because the layers were obviously separated the 3D effect wasn't as strong as the artist pieces, that had smooth sides decreasing. Yet, these clear separations emphasise the rotational movement of the buildings.