Apparition

This evanescent and ghostly face seems to mysteriously change its features as you gaze upon it. The unsettling portrait is created by merging... more

by Gianni Sarcone

Title

Apparition

Artist

Gianni Sarcone

Medium

Photograph

Description

This evanescent and ghostly face seems to mysteriously change its features as you gaze upon it. The unsettling portrait is created by merging together the photographs of 50 different human faces.

But why does this seemingly static portrait morph and even vanish? The optical art relies on the neural adaptation phenomenon, similar to Troxler fading, and the subsequent filling-in process triggered by the face-recognition circuits in our brain.

Step into a world where art, mystery, and science intertwine, where the boundaries of perception are blurred, and where a single piece of art can captivate your senses like never before. "Apparition" is a mesmerizing masterpiece that beckons art lovers to immerse themselves in its enigmatic allure.

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October 31st, 2015