By Vurdlak on October 29, 2008, with 209 Comments
I really have no idea how Li Wei managed to capture these photos of himself. The closest thing that comes to my mind is Johan Lorbeer.Dangling horizontally out of a skyscraper, his hovering figure looks set to fall to his doom, but this artist ‘jumper’ hasn’t just lost it all on a game of chance – this is performance art with a difference. Li Wei has previously produced series of self-portraits involving faces reflected in mirrors, and photographs of himself crashing into walls and sidewalks. His current work is a mixture of performance art and photography that creates illusions of a sometimes dangerous reality. I would really love if we could brainstorm on this “installation“, and maybe come to a decent conclusion.
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This not the optical illusion..
WOW!!!!
amazing :)
There appear to be a visible thread or some leftover after editing on the fifth picture, if you look at the kickers hand, you can see a small straight line. Something like a thread you’re fishing with.
BUT photoshopped or not, I like them alot, and they are with no doubt professionally made.
yeah!!!!
these all are very nice on time i enjoying this all
cool picture….. i like it
Agree with above…it’s not an “optical illusion” if you use photoshop, cables, etc…that’s called “a cool photo”. An optical illusion is one where the mind makes you THINK you’re seeing something that isn’t really there.
Fail.
I think it’s hilarious that all of your are pointing out that these are photoshopped! You really think you’re the first one to figure that out and you’re spreading your wisdom to the rest of us.
That was the point! To make the shots look like this…of course they’re going to use Photoshop!
Wow…
These are photoshopped? really? Aww, you guys have spoiled the secret for me.
I want a framed one in my living room. Especially the basket ball one. Li Wei’s creativity shines with technology as a tool compared to the too common “Oh, that’s photoshopped.” Keep em’ coming.
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Medium of creativity does not bound art to any particular form. Great to see some fresh creativity coming along in a country that has spend the last 30 years looking for an identity. Way to go Li Wei!
Guys! i think these are photoshopped!! ;D
amazing pics btw
Where did he get idea to do those incredible things? He is great.
o,my God,how to do it
kool
5th…Sparta Kick!!!
On picture 5, notice the white alpha shade on his blue shorts where his back pocket is? Look closely!
well apparently, the artist stated that no photoshop is used on those images. and i think i agree to that, just some photography skills. lol. it not always computer works.
“Chinese artist Li Wei creates art that proves to be impossible. How does he do it, you ask? Performance art and photography is what creates these dangerous illusions. He also uses props such as metal wires, mirrors, scaffolding and acrobatics to help him with the effect.”
Wow. Amazing especially since there’s no photoshop
its not edited, its physics trickery and clever angles, hence the optical illusion
No comments. Amazing
wow have u noticed its the same person doing those poses? is the li wei or whatever?? same white t gay blue shorts asian lookin person
kewlness lol c[=
ok to those who talked about the beuty of the pics i agree with those ppl,for others who are wpndering how they did this, first they used wires then photoshop, but the wires are tiny, so you have to concentrate to see them.
This is pretty awesome.
i rike it!
Looks like that guy isn’t having a good day O_O
i like the 5th photo very brave.
i totally agree with hmm
I can do pic #3 easy. You need a very, very, very stiff back!
I LIKE COOKIES :)
Holyyy … !! That Is Awesome !!(:
OH really you think these ps what was your first clue i really thought he was able to do all these naturally.. Atleast he’s actually doing something creative with photo editing rather than sitting in front of a comp for hours and coming up with something that is like everything else… oh wow check out this awesome meme with spaghetti arms…omg this is the funniest thing ever.
wHAT IS THAT COUPLE DOING IN THAT TREE! lol
is that woman for real holding a baby? love it thooo
woah
Amazing and cool photos, i really like it. I want to try it by myself and i want to check if we do have the same results. hehehe Thanks for this post keep it up.
creative idea, but also derived from real life
dont he got anymore clothes…lol
Really cool, not to mention scary, illusions.
i think theres something wrong with my eyes but the last person on the last one looks like hes taking a picture on his fone
i think ive had to much candy :$
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planking to the extreme
some people on here are very annoying. we have google for a reason. there is NO computer editing at all. it’s cables, etc and good angles. the person in the photos is Li Wei. Yes this is creative! this is original and interesting!
This proves that you can change the laws of physics.All you have to do is try.