Trompe-l’œil, (French for “trick the eye”) is an art technique involving extremely realistic imagery in order to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects appear in three dimensions, instead of actually being a two-dimensional painting.
Roman Klco, the winner of bronze medal on Cannes Young Lionis in 2009 is a full time flash and interactive developer, UI and graphic designer, but he is also a part-time freelance designer.
Shilin is a notable set of karst formations in Shilin Yi County, approximately 85 km from the city of Kunming, China. The tall rocks seem to emanate from the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like trees made of stone, creating the illusion of a forest made of stone.
The monastery is build in the wall of Jinlong Cannion, near the Heng Mountaing in Shanxi Country. Built more than 1,500 years ago, this temple is unique not only for its location, but also because it includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian elements.
Stan Munro started Toothpick City in 2003 with his wife supporting him all the way. She even helped him spend the money when Toothpick City was sold in 2005!
Right now he is working at Toothpick City II and you could help him suggesting a temple or tower. “Toothpick City II represents mankind’s quest for the heavens, whether spiritual or physical. The exhibit will honor architectural achievement, religious diversity, and historical accuracy,” Stan says.
The Canadian Snow Sculpture team is an affiliation of artists from the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Their sculptures are intended to create a sense of wonder and surprise, both in the subject matter and use of the medium. With the sculptures being of such an ethereal nature, they want to create images which will live long in the memory of the viewer.
Hwacheon County is home to an ice fishing festival in which thousands of competitors try to catch as many wild trouts as possible. This takes place during the entire month of January. The festival organizers claim there are roughly 1,000,000 visitors annually.
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