Ben Sack's Cityscape Illustrations are Intricate and Detailed
Jana Pijak — November 6, 2014 — Art & Design
References: laughingsquid & thisiscolossal
While most Op art plays with perception in a much more obvious way, these cityscape illustrations by Ben Sack boast hidden and subtle twists on what is real and what isn’t.
The intricate art works are crafted using a black Staedtler pen and feature incredibly detailed views of cities that are captured from a bird’s eye view. These meticulous illustrations reveal changing perspectives when examined at close range and are will surprise their viewer with protruding or skewed imagery that appears distorted.
These cityscape illustrations by Ben Sack are sure to appeal to Op Art lovers and those with an appreciation for architecture. The art pieces are a subtle nod to iconic artist M.C. Escher who is known for his perception-blurring style.
The intricate art works are crafted using a black Staedtler pen and feature incredibly detailed views of cities that are captured from a bird’s eye view. These meticulous illustrations reveal changing perspectives when examined at close range and are will surprise their viewer with protruding or skewed imagery that appears distorted.
These cityscape illustrations by Ben Sack are sure to appeal to Op Art lovers and those with an appreciation for architecture. The art pieces are a subtle nod to iconic artist M.C. Escher who is known for his perception-blurring style.
Trend Themes
1. Hidden Twist Art - The use of subtle hidden twists in artwork for the purpose of perceiving something that isn’t there.
2. Meticulous Illustrations - Artistic creations that are made with great attention to detail and precision, using traditional mediums and techniques.
3. Bird's Eye Views - An aerial depiction of a city or landscape from a bird's eye view, which creates a unique and often intricate perspective.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - There is a potential for artists and designers to incorporate hidden twists into their artwork, creating an element of surprise for their viewers.
2. Tourism and Travel - The use of bird's eye view illustrations can be utilized by tourism and travel industries to showcase and promote their cities or landscapes in a unique and intriguing way.
3. Architecture and Engineering - Meticulous illustrations of cityscapes and landscapes can be a useful tool for architects and engineers to assist in planning and designing buildings and infrastructure.
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