artwork series
Optical Illusion Paint by Numbers
Also: paint by numbers, art kits, fine art kits, museum merchandise, Jonty Hurwitz kits, anamorphic art kits, illusion art kits
A range of paint-by-numbers kits based on Jonty Hurwitz's optical-illusion and anamorphic artworks — fine-art kits for adults, also available as science-museum shop merchandise.
Definition
Paint by numbers is a system in which a picture is divided into numbered regions, each keyed to a specific colour, letting a painter reproduce the image by filling each region. Premium, fine-art kits aimed at adults use more complex imagery and higher-quality materials than traditional hobby sets.
Discussion
This series of paint-by-numbers kits translates Jonty Hurwitz's complex anamorphic and optical illusion sculptures into an accessible, interactive format. Designed for adults, the kits allow for the home creation of works that explore themes of perception and perspective. They are presented as both fine-art editions and as educational merchandise for science museum shops.
