Definition: Trompe-l'œil

CasaSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:33:19 -0800

Trompe-l'œil is an artistic technique that uses extremely realistic imagery. This technique creates the optical illusion that the depicted objects really exist, instead of being mere, two-dimensional paintings. The name is derived from French for "trick the eye."

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Crave Worthy: Urban Peel Vase2Face

CasaSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:00:24 -0700

You know that famous optical illusion, where two profiles combine to form the shape of a vase? If so, you'll chuckle at this Urban Peel Vase2Face ($32). Look closely, and you'll see that the curvy lines of the vase form the outline of a face in profile. It's so utterly cool I can't believe the ceramic piece is such a bargain.

For about $150, you can also turn any profile of your choosing - yours, your grandma's, your child's - into a custom-made vase. Just follow the instructions for submitting a profile at Turn Your Head, and the company will craft a wooden "pirolette" of your profile from walnut, cherry, or maple.