People have a fascination with those things that seem to defy reality, which is why examples of extreme photorealism tend to see a lot of traffic.
It's hard to look away from the works of Ron Mueck, Evan Penny and Jamie Salmon without shock and awe because the artists capture the human physique and emotions in ways that were once thought of as impossible.
Take a look through this intriguing cluster to see some really mind-blowing examples of extreme photorealism at its best.
11 Examples of Extreme Photorealism
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Photorealistic Graffiti
Humanized Street Art in Europe Looks Like Digitalized Photos
9
Human Silicone Sculptures
Sam Jinks' Art is Hauntingly Real
8
Photorealistic Pencil Sketches
Pinched Flesh Drawings by Cath Riley Look Too Real
7
Vibrant Photorealistic Paintings
Diego Gravinese's Pop Art is Exceptional
6
Photorealistic Sculptures
Jamie Salmon Creates Frighteningly Life-Like Art
5
Photorealistic Pet Illustrations
Insane High-Detail Drawings From Paul Lung
4
Sculptures of Everyday People
Duane Hanson Captures Middle-Class America
3
Photorealistic Sculptures
Evan Penny's 'Giant' Works Of Art Look So Real, It's Freaky
2
Photorealistic Erasable Art
Comic Book-Inspired Pen-and-Ink Works by Minni Havas
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Modern Photorealism
Paintographs by Sarah Graham
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Architectural Wall Designs
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