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(4.20 - 215 votes)John on his work:
I am a trompe l’oeil artist focusing primarily on mural painting. I have found that the “language” of life-size illusions allow me to communicate with a very large audience. It seems almost universal that people take delight in being visually tricked. Once captivated by the illusion, the viewer is lured to cross an artistic threshold and thus seduced into exploring the concept of the piece. I have also found that by creating architectural illusion that integrates with the existing environment both optically and aesthetically, the art transcends the “separateness” that public art sometimes produces.
It is important for me, as an artist, to interact with the community, formulating concepts based upon a multitude of viewpoints. Artists must be continually aware that their work can serve as a bridge between diverse cultural backgrounds. Public art is of great interest to me; providing me with a sense of purpose as it is a very powerful form of communication. It can link people together, stimulate a sense of pride within the community, and introduce the viewer to new ideas and perspectives.
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"These scenes of wrecked buildings and unique structures are actually huge three dimensional works of art done on the side of buildings. Since he firs...
Weird Buildings? Huge 3D Murals!
These huge 3D murals seem to have been popping up everywhere online recently… Accomplished by John Pugh on the side of buildings, these murals have ...
Amazing 3D Murals Painted On Buildings [Pictures]
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John Pugh
trompe l'oeil, french for “trick the eye” is an illusionary art technique with a long history in western art. the intention is to create an optica...
Stunning 3d Murals Painting
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This work is just wonderful. A real delight to the eyes.
Comment by Casey Shannon — June 1, 2009
OMW! Both pieces are absolutely amazing….the way the artist made both look 3D, is phenominal
Comment by Kylie — June 1, 2009
OMG! this art is so BEAUTIFUL! i fell in love in with it… keep it up, i love it love it love it…
Comment by isidra — June 1, 2009
Love this work! I’m amazed at how you do art on such a grand scale… and succeed so beautifully. (I work with the opposite dimension — the miniature.)
Comment by Kathryn O — June 1, 2009
Now this is art! Amazing!
Comment by bt — June 1, 2009
Cool, cool, cool!!! That’s all I can say.
Comment by Will — June 1, 2009
Thank you Mr.Pugh. You are a true master. I cannot even imagine the thought process and mathematics you must go through to complete each project. Bravo!!!! Love it love it love it…. Forever your fan!
Comment by Prf — June 1, 2009
I am of the impression that big is not always better. That is unless the scale of the piece serves a purpose in interacting with the canvas (e.g. the side of a building) This work very obviously does that and takes it much further than the typical mural painter. From personal opinion, I’m not in love with the top most mural. There are many examples on the artist’s website that showcase their talent better than that one, but it’s always nice to see someone take an old medium and give it new life by ingenuity. Yeah, I really like this work.
Comment by mattgreermusic — June 1, 2009
These are really amazing! Its hard to tell that they arent real
Comment by Mike — June 1, 2009
bottom pic is in my hometown Chico! yay public art!
Comment by Miggy — June 1, 2009