Perceptual Ambiguity in Composition

Perceptual Ambiguity in Composition

A practical way to create this effect is by placing areas of extreme depth next to areas of foreground, allowing perception to switch the two extremes into their opposites. A layering of compositional structures, combined with the illusion of movement and an array of focal and vanishing points, contributes to this interchangeable illusion of depth. The closest comparison I have found to this effect is the depth cues in autostereograms.

Pareidolia features a random mark and form structure that can typically be interpreted visually in two or three ways. However, this expression’s ‘substance’ is not random; it is a deliberate construction of space and form that generates an indeterminate amount of visual imagery.

The Blueprint of New Expression

"This is not abstract expression; it's not about removing something from its context. It allows space for illusions to manifest, serving as a sounding board for our consciousness. The complexity lies in information (the vocabulary of mark-making) and diversity. If you evaluate it as abstract expressionism, as many mistakenly do, it becomes nonsensical due to the lack of a clear benchmark for comparison. This is the blueprint. The aesthetic in this new form of expression remains to be understood. The ‘function’ of the expression is fundamental. Over time, I imagine an aesthetic will evolve to illustrate this. One of the roles of artists is to present ‘new ways of seeing.’”