Application Deadline for Tromp l'oeil, Forced Perspectives and Other Illusions

Tromp l'oeil, Forced Perspectives and Other Illusions 
July 28 – September 3, 2017 (Reception and Award Presentation Sunday, August 6, 5-6:30pm)
Online Artwork Submissions: May 15-June 15 
Juror: Colleen Woolpert - Kalamazoo, MI

Tromp l'oeil (French) is a visual illusion in art used to trick the eye into perceiving a painted detail as a three-dimensional object. Forced perspective is a technique which employs optical illusion to make an object appear farther away, closer, larger or smaller than it actually is. This exhibit may include pieces which represents the literal meaning of these words or simply works which challenge us to view them, or their subject, from different perspectives. 

The purpose of this show is to convey to the viewer that we are all vulnerable to illusions and “tricks of the eye” and that things are not always as they seem. Artists are welcome to present their own interpretations of this theme. We request that artists submit a short artist statement with each piece. ($20) Jury fee for nonmembers ($15/members) Artists may submit up to 3 pieces for jury. Work need not be for sale. Juror TBA. A video of this exhibit with accompanying artist interviews will be published to our youtube channel. The exhibit will be held at our space at the Cycling Salamander Gallery at 2217 US Highway 31 South, Charlevoix (7 miles south of Charlevoix)