Impossible Motion Illusion
From Impossible Pictures to Real Objects: Talk by Professor Sugihara Kokichi
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The term ‘impossible pictures’ or ‘impossible objects’ originally was used to refer to illustrations of imaginary 3D structures that cannot exist as real physical objects. Along with the Dutch artist M.C. Escher, Japanese illustrator Anno Mitsumasa is one artist who is known for developing and using this type of picture effectively, particularly in his first picture book ‘Mysterious Pictures’.
Through his research into the mathematical construction of these images, internationally renowned Japanese mathematician and artist Professor Sugihara Kokichi (Meiji University, Japan) has discovered that some of these so called ‘impossible pictures’ are not necessarily impossible; in fact some can be realized as actual 3D objects.
Starting with this finding, Professor Sugihara has developed various mind-bending 3D ‘impossible objects’ and optical illusions. These include ‘impossible motion objects’ such as ‘anti-gravity’ slopes which appear to allow marbles to roll uphill, and ‘ambiguous objects’, such as circular pipes that look square in a mirror.
Demonstrating a range of his astonishing and award-winning ‘impossible objects’ through images, videos and the actual models, Professor Sugihara invites guests to consider why our human brains are unable to perceive these objects’ true shapes. Watch the demonstration video here, www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtA6u1HIqbg
Impossible Motion Illusion
From Impossible Pictures to Real Objects: Talk by Professor Sugihara Kokichi
www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on/from-impossible-pictures...
The term ‘impossible pictures’ or ‘impossible objects’ originally was used to refer to illustrations of imaginary 3D structures that cannot exist as real physical objects. Along with the Dutch artist M.C. Escher, Japanese illustrator Anno Mitsumasa is one artist who is known for developing and using this type of picture effectively, particularly in his first picture book ‘Mysterious Pictures’.
Through his research into the mathematical construction of these images, internationally renowned Japanese mathematician and artist Professor Sugihara Kokichi (Meiji University, Japan) has discovered that some of these so called ‘impossible pictures’ are not necessarily impossible; in fact some can be realized as actual 3D objects.
Starting with this finding, Professor Sugihara has developed various mind-bending 3D ‘impossible objects’ and optical illusions. These include ‘impossible motion objects’ such as ‘anti-gravity’ slopes which appear to allow marbles to roll uphill, and ‘ambiguous objects’, such as circular pipes that look square in a mirror.
Demonstrating a range of his astonishing and award-winning ‘impossible objects’ through images, videos and the actual models, Professor Sugihara invites guests to consider why our human brains are unable to perceive these objects’ true shapes. Watch the demonstration video here, www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtA6u1HIqbg