"If Leonardo da Vinci were alive today, he might have done the same thing as Jonty." Jonty Hurwitz, a South African-born artist currently based in the UK, has earned this reputation. He continues to astound audiences with his groundbreaking works, brilliantly combining physics and art. Jonty's fame began with his "Anamorphic Sculptures" series. Anamorphism, a technique that creates optical illusions by inverting the properties of perspective known as distortion, is skillfully incorporated into this series. The copper and iron sculptures are abstract and incomprehensible to the naked eye. However, by placing a mirrored cylinder in front of them, viewers can peer through them and appreciate their true form. The works in this series are based on extensive, precise calculations and a deep knowledge of physics, and Jonty describes this as "using science as a paintbrush to create art."

He studied electrical engineering at university, but he found himself torn between art and physics, and spent his days feeling frustrated. One day, he stopped by a gallery and saw some anamorphic artwork, which sparked his realization that there were others out there with the same dilemma. He then became obsessed with the works of Escher and Da Vinci. He spent two months creating his first piece, and continued to release more. He quickly gained attention from those around him and the media, even getting a documentary made by the American broadcaster CNN.
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You can also watch detailed videos of his work on his website, so be sure to check it out.

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