Building Spaced Out LEGO Optical Illusions

Shiutoku, also known as shiu, has created a series of four LEGO optical illusions that have captured the imagination of the LEGO community. These builds showcase impressive creativity and demonstrate the potential of LEGO to create mind-bending visual effects. The artist was inspired by a video of an optical illusion drawing and decided to recreate it using LEGO bricks, specifically the 35787 Tile, Modified 2 x 2 Triangle.

Shiutoku's optical illusions feature a consistent color scheme of white, light bluish gray, dark bluish gray, and black to emphasize the tile patterns. The artist chose an astronaut minifigure as the central character, acting as a guide through the mysterious, three-dimensional world that appears flat. The astronaut's metallic gold visor adds to the intrigue, encouraging viewers to use their imagination. The artist's favorite of the series is "Illusion I," which inspired the entire project.

The artist's journey into LEGO began when they bought LEGO for their son, but quickly became obsessed with the hobby themselves. They started participating in online contests to have their MOCs evaluated. The artist's use of simple colors and the astronaut minifigure creates a visually striking and engaging series of builds. If you are inspired by these creations, consider getting a LEGO brick separator to help with your own builds.