AI Shadow Art, Portrait: Shades of Perception
The interplay between light and dark, the mystery and intrigue of shadows.
4 min readOct 19, 2024
Shadow art is a form of visual art where the shadows cast by an object or arrangement create a recognizable image or scene.
We can use various materials and objects, and the placement of a light source becomes crucial in forming the intended shadow.
Example of Shadow Art:
An artist might arrange a seemingly random collection of everyday objects — like wire, metal scraps, or even trash — on a table.
When a light source is directed at the arrangement, the shadow on the wall forms a detailed and recognizable silhouette, such as a portrait, a landscape, or an animal…
Shadow portrait.
The brilliance of shadow art lies in the contrast between the seemingly unrelated objects and the unified image created by their shadows.
Shadow from the ceiling by AI and RegiaArt.
