# Morphing Escher-Inspired Illustrations Oscar Ramos Creates Elaborate Creations That Bend the Mind By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escherinspired References: [enpundit](http://enpundit.com/fantastic-escher-inspired-illustrations-by-oscar-ramos/) & [piensapositivo.cl](http://www.piensapositivo.cl/) These Escher-Inspired illustrations are created by Chile-based artist Oscar Ramos and each feature a morphing spectrum that ranges from inanimate objects to deceased animals. M.C. Escher is a 20th century artist who created a series of drawings that [bent the lines of perception](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) and consistently broke the rules of traditional science. As such, the artist inspired an entire generation of creators who continue to update and tweak the style in unexpected ways. Ramos' work is a wonderful, evolutionary set of sketches that are [vibrant in color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara) and blend items that wouldn't usually be related in any way. Take for instance the [fish and shoe creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby): the one morphs gracefully into the other and back again. It toys with the concept of perception and creates an open source forum where anything can become something else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Escher-inspired Artworks:** Incorporating M.C. Escher's visual style into modern art to create mind-bending illustrations. - **Visual Perception Experimentation:** Using art as a tool to play with the viewer's perception and get them to think outside the box. - **Mixed-reality Art:** Using augmented reality (AR) to bring Escher-inspired illustrations to life in new and innovative ways. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** New opportunities for artists and designers to create visually stunning and thought-provoking pieces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Using Escher-inspired illusions in advertising campaigns to draw attention and create memorable experiences. - **Virtual and Augmented Reality:** Creating AR experiences that allow users to interact with Escher-inspired illustrations in new and innovative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)