Jump directly to the content
US Edition
Search

MORE SECTIONS

MORE FROM THE SUN

US NewsWorld NewsUK NewsPolitics
OFF THE WALL

Graffiti artist creates mind-bending 3D street art that will make you look twice

PREPARE to be blown a-spray by graffiti blurring the line between art and reality.

Cosimo Caiffa paints on ordinary street surroundings but a trick of the eye makes his works in Milan, Italy, look 3D.

Graffiti artist Cosimo Caiffa creates incredible mind-bending street art illusions that are sure to make you look twice
8
Graffiti artist Cosimo Caiffa creates incredible mind-bending street art illusions that are sure to make you look twiceCredit: Instagram
A giant woman appears to prod a puddle in the road — but they are both just paintings
8
A giant woman appears to prod a puddle in the road — but they are both just paintingsCredit: Instagram

The 40-year-old artist, who is known as Cheone, says: “I’m always looking to discover new techniques.”

Katy Docherty reveals some of his most mind-bending optical illusions.

Cosimo might worry that he's bitten off more than he can chew — but the pavement really does look like crumpled paper
8
Cosimo might worry that he's bitten off more than he can chew — but the pavement really does look like crumpled paperCredit: Instagram
This colourful frog looks like it is perched on a garage door and is about to leap out at you
8
This colourful frog looks like it is perched on a garage door and is about to leap out at youCredit: Instagram
This guy is painting the town with a giant roller which cleverly morphs into a real-life pedestrian crossing
8
This guy is painting the town with a giant roller which cleverly morphs into a real-life pedestrian crossingCredit: Instagram
This dolphin illusion is sure to make you take a second glance
8
This dolphin illusion is sure to make you take a second glanceCredit: Instagram
Careful where you walk — you wouldn't want to step on this snake's tongue
8
Careful where you walk — you wouldn't want to step on this snake's tongueCredit: Instagram
This napping chap looks like he's taking up the pavement with his feet
8
This napping chap looks like he's taking up the pavement with his feetCredit: Instagram
Mysterious artist Banksy unveils poignant homeless mural in Birmingham

YOU MIGHT LIKE