Akiyoshi's illusion pages. This japanese psychology professor has been collecting and developing geometric optical illusions, some of which are found on the streets [inc. Brighton, UK!], notably he is inspired by traditional japanese design and architecture. NB: Though not exactly Friday Flash, the emphasis on clour & motion illusion prompts Akiyoshi to warn: "Caution: This page contains some works of "anomalous motion illusion", which might make sensitive observers dizzy or sick. Should you feel dizzy, you had better leave this page immediately." How polite!
posted by dash_slot- (12 comments total)
#2 and #5 work particularly well if you go crazy with your vertical scroll bar :-) posted by devbrain at 7:19 AM on November 8, 2002
Yes I noticed that too devbrian. I'm a bit dizzy now. posted by ginz at 7:26 AM on November 8, 2002
I'm freaking oouuuuut! If I see him on the street, I'll punch him in the mouth for you. Can you imagine sitting in front of the computer constructing these things? I'd go mad. posted by planetkyoto at 7:27 AM on November 8, 2002
#4 freaked me out. posted by rhyax at 7:28 AM on November 8, 2002
For anyone who cares, the shop is 'Click Click Whirly Beep Beep' [I'm not kidding] on the corner of Trafalger St & Pelham St just 'round the corner from where I'm sitting now.
BTW, scrolling up & down past 'Primrose's field' & 'The autumn color swamp' is pretty trippy... posted by i_cola at 8:17 AM on November 8, 2002
Trafalgar St. posted by i_cola at 8:19 AM on November 8, 2002
I like the disclaimer at the bottom of the page: Akiyoshi Kitaoka --- all right reserved (except some) posted by roel at 8:20 AM on November 8, 2002
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posted by devbrain at 7:19 AM on November 8, 2002