# Layered Plexiglass Paintings The Made Matter of Empty Series by Yosman Botero is Illusory By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-matter-of-empty References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/yosman-botero-3d-artworks) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Yosman) It is not everyday that people stumble upon a truly mind-bending concept that rethinks everyday art techniques; the Made Matter of Empty series is revolves around one of those concepts. It takes classic paintings and turns them into [three-dimensional illusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical), tricking innocent onlookers into thinking they are about something completely different. Created by Bogota-based artist Yosman Botero, who could be recognized for his [Absent/Empty](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yosman-botero) series, the Made Matter of Empty series involves sheets of plexiglass that have been stacked to form frameless boxes, creating an illusion of depth that would otherwise not be there. By creating cracks, bubbles and more, painted figures end up interacting with them in delightful ways. These figures in turn end up looking three-dimensional themselves, even if that is not the case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Three-dimensional Illusions:** Using stacked plexiglass, artists are able to create three-dimensional illusions in classic paintings. - **Illusion of Depth:** The use of cracks, bubbles, and other techniques on stacked plexiglass creates an illusion of depth, transforming the perception of the artwork. - **Interaction with Objects:** Painted figures interact with the cracks and bubbles on the plexiglass, creating a sense of interaction and movement in the artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the potential of creating three-dimensional illusions using plexiglass in their artwork. - **Museum and Galleries:** Museums and galleries can incorporate the use of stacked plexiglass in their exhibits to enhance the visual experience for viewers. - **Visual Effects and Animation:** The concept of creating illusions of depth and interaction with objects on stacked plexiglass can be applied in the field of visual effects and animation to create more immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md)