
A Maker sent this in, no idea where it came from - but it's beautiful.
Shadow blocks
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http://www.kentgallery.com/yamex02.htm
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I saw this piece in Boise, ID a few years ago at the Boise Art Museum. It's really quite striking in person.
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http://kumiyamashita.com/
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Nice. Also, have a look at the work of Japanese artist Shigeo Fukuda [http://illusionworks.com/mod/fukuda.htm
]. One of his most famous works in "3D-to-2D projected art" is probably the "Lunch With a Helmet On" which is a sculpture created from forks, knives and spoons that projects a detailed shadow of a motorcycle:
http://lazlosbasement.com/blog/?p=353
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XfbiziIHmk
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Nice. Also, have a look at the work of Japanese artist Shigeo Fukuda [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigeo_Fukuda]. One of his most famous works in "3D-to-2D projected art" is probably the "Lunch With a Helmet On" which is a sculpture created from forks, knives and spoons that projects a detailed shadow of a motorcycle;
http://illusionworks.com/mod/fukuda.htm
http://www.pdatungsteno.com/en/2007/07/13/esculturas-informes-que-proyectan-increibles-sombras/
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In case you haven't seen it, there is an instructable on how to make your own: http://www.instructables.com/id/Shadow-Sculptures!/
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Yes. I also saw it at BAM (Boise Art Museum). It is a piece that one does not forget. I'm pretty sure it is on permanent display.
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The artist's name is Kumi Yamashita. All of her stuff is amazing. http://kumiyamashita.com/
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