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Surreal Skyscraper Illusions

The Skrapan 3D Street Art Easily Conquers Your Fear of Heights

— October 9, 2012 — Unique
The Skrapan 3D street art illusion was created by Erik Johansson for the 5th anniversary of the Swedish shopping gallery.

Johansson is a quirky optical illusionist known for his mind-boggling inventions. To really raise the bar for his art portfolio, he painted a scene on the sidewalk of Stockholm showcasing the height of the Skrapan building, which is one of the tallest buildings in the city. The illusion includes a painted plank that viewers stand on -- from a certain angle it appears as if they are looking down from the top of the 85-meter building and into the busy Stockholm street.

If you didn't know any better, you would swear that the Skrapan 3D street art is not an optical illusion. The main thing that assures you that it isn't is the view of the real building directly in front of you.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Street Art Illusions - There's an opportunity for artists to create more immersive 3D street art illusions using perspective and optical illusions.
2. Quirky Optical Illusionists - Artists who can create quirky optical illusions and surreal scenes have an opportunity to differentiate themselves in the art industry.
3. Advertising Through Street Art - Brands have an opportunity to advertise and promote themselves through 3D street art illusions, creating a unique and memorable experience for potential customers.
Industry Implications
1. Art Industry - Opportunity for artists to create new and unique styles of art using optical illusions and 3D street art techniques.
2. Tourism Industry - Cities and tourist attractions can incorporate 3D street art illusions as a unique attraction to draw in more visitors.
3. Marketing Industry - Advertising agencies can use 3D street art illusions as a new and innovative way to promote brands and create memorable experiences for potential customers.
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