Instant Mirror Art

Chris O'Shea's 'A Study For Mirror' Captures Your Face Temporarily

Although mirrors technically reflect your face, 'A Study For Mirror' is an art project that does slightly more than simply that. Capturing faces temporarily, it becomes a picture frame for the negative image--giving it a somewhat X-Ray look.

Conceived by Chris O'Shea in collaboration with London design firm Random International, the 'A Study For Mirror' art installation features a hidden camera that captures your image and then runs it through custom software on a standard PC.

Interactive Mirror Art
Creating art installations that engage viewers by capturing and manipulating their images in real-time.
X-ray Aesthetic
Exploring artistic techniques that give visuals a translucent, skeletal appearance resembling X-ray images.
Augmented Reality Portraits
Using technology to enhance traditional portraiture by adding interactive and digital elements.

Sectors Adopting This

Art Installations
Creating innovative art installations that incorporate technology and interaction to redefine the viewer's experience.
Digital Art
Developing new ways to merge art and technology, creating immersive experiences that challenge the traditional art world.
Photography
Exploring the possibilities of incorporating technology into photography to create unique and interactive portraits.
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  • Millennial (primary audience)
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Activity 46%
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