| Science Shows You How This series of lenticular artwork is all inspired by, or in many cases taken directly from, old science books and film from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Dinosaurs, experiments with water surface tension, erupting volcanoes and sharks were a few of the themes that piqued my curiosity as a child and fuel current projects. The art based on these things has lost all resemblance to meaningful scientific principles but celebrates more the emotional aspects of discovery that happen when you glimpse a larger world. The emotion is the important aspect and, in the best cases, there is a pleasant connection to those simple states as a curious child. I also find a satisfying outlet for humor in these works. The ability to conceal, reveal and animate makes the lenticular process especially well suited for setting up humorous situations. Without underselling meaning and intention in these works I consider “fun” to be the primary concern. The need to move back and forth to perceive the effect is awkward and disarming, and part of the charm. And the strange historical use of lenticular images provides a context from which to view the art, that of pornography, crackerjack prizes and religious icons. This story of devotion and commercialism is embraced and recontextualized in a setting that keeps the mood but not the product. Sizes:
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