Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Amazing & Weird Art


It could be argued that most, if not all, is weird at some level or another. Liu Bolin's camouflage art, however, is a whole other story. Each "masterpiece" takes up to 10 hours to set up and get just right. Often, passers-by don’t even realize he is there until he moves.

What Mr. Bolin does is paint himself (or his subjects?) into the environment; without any photo trickery or image processing. That is, he becomes a chameleon with his background and surroundings. Take a look for yourself ...

Liu Bolin Art - Hiding in the City Collection:  Bulldozer

I'm sure that the photo doesn't do his work justice. It actually took me a couple of seconds to see him in this favorite picture of mine for his "Hiding in the City" collection.

Liu Bolin Art - Hiding in the City Collection:  House Door


Liu Bolin Art - Hiding in the City Collection: 2008 Olympics


Liu Bolin Art - Hiding in the City Collection:  Phone Booth


Liu Bolin Art - Hiding in the City Collection:  Locomotive


You can see more of Liu Bolin's images here.  ▣

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