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Mirror Anamorphosis
Also: Cylindrical anamorphosis, Catoptric anamorphosis, Anamorphic reflection, Mirror distortion, Anamorphoscope
The technique of resolving a distorted form through reflection in a polished cylindrical mirror — Jonty Hurwitz's signature method, in which the mirror is an inseparable part of the artwork.
Definition
Mirror anamorphosis, or catoptric anamorphosis, is a technique in which a radically distorted image or form is reconstructed into its intended appearance when reflected in a curved — usually cylindrical or conical — mirror. The viewer sees the resolved image in the mirror's surface, not in the distorted original.
Discussion
A variant of anamorphosis, this technique uses a curved, polished surface, typically a cylinder, to resolve a distorted projection. The pre-calculated distortion on the flat plane appears coherent only when viewed as a reflection in the mirror. For artist Jonty Hurwitz, this method is a signature, with the cylindrical mirror forming an integral component of the final sculpture.
