Kurt Wenner, the internationally acclaimed 3D artist and inventor of this fun and spectacular type of artwork as seen on pavements around the world, will be opening his Incredible Illusions exhibition at the V&A Waterfront Watershed in April.
Commonly known as 3D interactive pavement art, the pieces on exhibition are completely interactive and educational – a concept very different from the general idea that is given at conventional museums of no touching, no photographing. In fact, visitors are encouraged to take pictures of their experience and share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Wenner was inspired by anamorphic perspective, but had to invent an entirely new geometry in order to create his astonishing 3D pavement art images. He produced his first commissioned mural at the age of sixteen and within a year he was earning his living as a graphic artist. He attended both Rhode Island School of Design and Art Center College of Design, before working for NASA. While at NASA Wenner worked as an advanced scientific illustrator, creating conceptual paintings of future space projects and extraterrestrial landscapes.
After participating in countless festivals, Wenner returned to fine art painting on commission and also created sculptures, decorative stucco relief, ceramic murals, architectural designs, and numerous images for publicity and advertising.
Wenner’s latest creation is his book Asphalt Renaissance, which documents the history of pavement art and his role in transforming it from a dying tradition to a dynamic multi-dimensional art form.
The exhibition includes an educational zone that shares the history of pavement art and how geometry plays a pivotal role 3D painting, immersive and interactive art pieces. To conclude the experience there will be an Art Jamming zone where visitors can learn the basics of 3D painting and express themselves. The paint used is nontoxic but beware it is near impossible to remove from clothing. To assist, complimentary aprons will be provided.
What: Kurt Jenner’s Incredible Illusions
Where and when: V&A Waterfront, Watershed, Jubilee Hall from 4 April to 23 July
Book: Webtickets
Times: 10am to 7pm (last admission 6pm)
Visit: http://www.incredibleillusions.co.za
Facebook: @greatworldexhibitionssa
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