# Hypnotically Striped Renderings Shirly Raz Illustrates Images that Toy with Viewers' Eyes By Jason Soy | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirly-raz References: [artforadults.tumblr](http://artforadults.tumblr.com/post/25433455863/darksilenceinsuburbia-shirly-raz-tension-pen) & [saatchionline](http://www.saatchionline.com/shirlyraz) It’s perfectly normal to think of [optical illusion books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) or Beetlejuice when gazing upon a Shirly Raz rendering. After all, the well-traveled artist often incorporates black and white stripes into her work and they’re famously associated with the two aforementioned things. Much more impressive though are the inventive ways she weaves stripes onto people’s bodies and surroundings. Her resulting images are the definition of [surreal, with faces seemingly disappearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) into a floor and women blending harmoniously into hypnotic spirals. You just know you’re in for a visual treat when browsing her work. Though she has many years of art education under her belt, Shirly Raz is still currently enrolled at the Russian Academy of Art in Florence. Prior to that, she was at the [Angel Academy of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-visualization-platform), mastered her craft under the tutelage of George Roth and spent seven years studying art in Israel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Optical Illusion Art:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize the art industry by creating visually stunning and mind-bending optical illusion artworks. - **Surreal Imagery:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore the use of surreal imagery in various industries, such as advertising and digital media, to captivate and engage audiences. - **Interactive Visual Experiences:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop immersive and interactive visual experiences using techniques like incorporating stripes and illusions into physical spaces or virtual reality environments. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can leverage optical illusion techniques and surreal imagery to create unique and thought-provoking artworks that push the boundaries of perception. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can utilize optical illusion art and surreal imagery in campaigns to create impactful and memorable visual experiences that grab viewers' attention. - **Design:** The design industry can explore incorporating optical illusion elements and surreal imagery into products, spaces, and user interfaces to enhance user experiences and evoke emotional responses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md)