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#digital #optical illusion #Yau Hoong Tang
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In negative space, Yau Hoong Tang draws imaginative and expansive storylines from minimal visuals. As its name suggests, the ongoing series plays with the relationship between presence and absence, layering optical illusions, embedded imagery, and other narrative cues within a single work.
The Kuala Lumpur-based illustrator likes to weave multiple plots. In one work, a splash of ink also becomes world-inhabiting faun, while in another, a creature appears as a flying goose or a fox depending on where the viewer is focusing. “I love using negative space in my illustrations because it creates more dynamics in an artwork and opens up a visual conversation,” he told Colossal. “Its thought-provoking nature invites viewers to discover hidden meanings and spark the imagination.”
While negative space is created digitally, Tang is currently working on a new collection that returns to more traditional analog mediums. Buy limited edition prints and check out more of his playful illustrations on Behance and Instagram.
#digital #optical illusion #Yau Hoong Tang
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