Shadow illusion

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Photography is all about the relationship between light and perspective, and nowhere is this made clearer than in these hilarious two-faced photos, where the subjects and the shadows that they cast tell two (often very different) stories. With just the right perspective and just the right light at just the right time, one can easily create funny, mysterious or powerful photographs.

Artist Rashad Alakbarov uses everyday items to create light and shadow paintings on walls. Some of Alakbarov's work can be seen at the De Pury Gallery in London through January 29.

Ok, I admit it – I have been ‘on task’ for way too many days in a row. I have not taken time to be in relationship with myself, or anyone else, for too long. All work and no play …

New York based Japanese artist Kumi Yamashita, featured here, creates unique pieces of art using everyday objects and materials like paper and plastic. Among her most notable and surprising works are her Light-shadow series, where materials are arranged in relation to a single light source to reveal the true subject in the shadows. Opening on September 11th, Yamashita will exhibit a variety of new works in a solo exhibition at Art Front Gallery in Tokyo. In addition to her popular shadow…