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Illusionary Aquatic Marbles

Mathieu Lehanneur Recreates the Look of Water Using Liquid Alabaster

— May 6, 2016 — Art & Design
Fresh creative Mathieu Lahanneur recreates the look of water with solid materials in his latest installation dubbed 'Liquid Marble' located in the Domaine de Chaumont-Sur-Loire Centre d’Arts et de Nature gardens. The art exhibit uses light from the sun and colored marble warped and into wave-like shapes to replicate the appearance of water so that from far away, the installation seems to be a rectangular pool of liquid.

The project was created using clear green marble that was altered using 3D software to replicate the aesthetic of waves. The glass sits across the courtyard of the garden and as the sun shines down on the green glass, the marble replicates the look of water in motion. Despite the object begin entirely solid, it looks realistically like moving water.

Photo Credits: designboom, mathieulehanneur.fr
Trend Themes
1. Recreating Water with Solid Materials - Opportunity for creating immersive installations that replicate the appearance of water using non-liquid materials.
2. Warped Marble for Water Illusions - Potential for using 3D software to alter marble and create wave-like shapes that mimic the look of moving water.
3. Optical Illusion Installations - Disruptive potential for using light and materials to create realistic illusions, such as turning solid objects into visually convincing representations of water.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore new techniques to create immersive installations that simulate the appearance of water.
2. Architecture and Landscaping - Architects and landscapers can incorporate the use of warped marble and optical illusions to enhance the aesthetics of outdoor spaces.
3. Event and Exhibition Planning - Event planners and exhibition organizers can employ optical illusion installations to captivate and engage audiences in a unique way.
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