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3D Art By Odeith (10 Photos)
Content warning: Step into the mesmerizing world of Odeith, a master of 3D graffiti who transforms forgotten and abandoned spaces into breathtaking illusions. From a vintage car parked against crumbling walls to a giant beetle crawling across a dome, each piece challenges
When it comes to the art of illusion, Odeith stands in a league of his own.
Known for his 3D graffiti, Odeith has a unique talent for transforming forgotten spaces into mesmerizing works of art. In this collection, we’re focusing on some of his most amazing creations—a vivid display of how perspective and imagination can turn decay into something extraordinary.
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Photo 1: The Vintage Car
What looks like an elegant vintage car parked against a crumbling wall is, in fact, another of Odeith’s illusions. The sleek black vehicle, complete with gleaming headlights and reflective chrome details, seems ready to drive away. By using the surrounding rubble as part of the composition, Odeith creates a striking contrast between elegance and decay.
Photo 2: The Burnt-Out Bus
At first glance, you might think this is an abandoned, charred bus left to rot. Look closer, and you’ll realize it’s Odeith’s brilliant handiwork. Using a blank wall, he’s created an anamorphic illusion of a damaged vehicle, complete with broken windows and weathered metal. The detail is so convincing it’s hard to believe it’s graffiti. This piece highlights Odeith’s ability to seamlessly blend his art into its surroundings, making you question reality.
Photo 3: The Giant Wasp
In this transformation, Odeith turns a plain concrete wall into the dramatic scene of a giant wasp. The lifelike detail—from the translucent wings to the vibrant yellow stripes—is both stunning and unsettling. Odeith’s mastery of light and shadow makes the insect appear as though it’s hovering right in front of you. It’s a striking reminder of how art can bring nature to life in the most unexpected places.
Photo 4: The Tea and Bird Illusion
This stunning mural features a delicate tea set complete with a hovering bird. Odeith masterfully incorporates the intricate details of the cup’s design and the bird’s wings, creating a surreal illusion of depth on the wall. The simplicity of the subject combined with the artist’s complex technique results in a truly breathtaking piece.
Photo 5: The Giant Beetle
Odeith transforms a dome-shaped structure into a colossal beetle, crawling across its concrete surface. The curvature of the building enhances the realism, making it seem as if the insect is ready to spring to life. This piece is a brilliant example of how Odeith merges architectural elements with his art to create unforgettable illusions.
Photo 6: Giant Rooster in a Forgotten Corner
A towering rooster painted by Odeith in an abandoned concrete corner. This stunning 3D illusion transforms a grey, crumbling space into something alive. With precise shadows and vivid feathers, the bird looks like it’s about to strut out of the wall.
Photo 7: The Giant Beetle
Perched on a peeling wall, a vivid blue poison dart frog seems ready to leap off the surface. With lifelike gloss and shadow, Odeith crafts a surreal face-to-face moment between man and mural inside a weathered, empty space.
Photo 8: Oversized Wasp on a Mossy Wall
Clinging to a stained concrete wall, this giant wasp appears mid-hover thanks to Odeith’s precise control of light and form. The 3D illusion merges flawlessly with the aged textures and overgrown grass of the setting.
Photo 9: The Abandoned Train Illusion
Odeith transforms a small, white-walled structure inside a derelict building into a full-sized, graffiti-covered train. From rust-colored panels to realistic rail car shadows and sprayed-on tags, the mural merges perfectly with the environment. The surrounding space adds depth, making the train appear parked in a forgotten station.
This is how Odeith’s 3D illusion looks when viewed from the wrong angle:
Discovering More of Odeith’s Work
To explore more of Odeith’s incredible 3D graffiti pieces, check out his website and follow him on Instagram. Keep an eye out for his work in your city or during your travels, as you never know where his next masterpiece might appear.
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3D Masterpieces (18 Photos)
Get ready to be mesmerized by the fascinating world of 3D street art!
In today’s blog post, we’ll delve into the mind-bending realm of anamorphic masterpieces, as we explore how these optical illusions are created and what makes them so captivating. So, buckle up and let’s dive into the intriguing world of 3D street art!It’s all about perspective! The Art of Anamorphosis:
Creating Illusions Anamorphosis, the technique behind 3D street art, involves creating distorted images that only appear in their correct proportions when viewed from a specific angle or through a reflective device. This mind-blowing technique has been around since the Renaissance, but it wasn’t until the late 20th century that artists began applying it to the streets, transforming ordinary pavements into magical wonderlands.1
By 3D-Master Odeith
More by Odeith: 19 Jaw-Dropping 3D Graffiti Pieces by Odeith2
By Shozy in Solnechnogorsk, Russia.
See how it is made and from other points of view: Stunning Optical Illusion Mural by ShozyThe Pioneers: Kurt Wenner and Julian Beever
We can’t talk about 3D street art without mentioning its pioneers, Kurt Wenner and Julian Beever. Both artists started creating anamorphic illusions on the streets of Europe in the 1980s, revolutionizing the street art scene. Their innovative works have inspired a new generation of artists to experiment with perspective and create their own jaw-dropping 3D masterpieces.3
By Kurt Wenner
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By Julian Beever
The Process: From Sketch to Lifelike Artwork
Creating 3D street art is a labor-intensive process that begins with a detailed sketch of the desired illusion. Artists then use mathematical calculations and perspective techniques to determine the correct proportions for the final piece. Once the groundwork is done, they meticulously apply chalk or paint to the pavement, using shading and highlights to bring the illusion to life.5
By Leon Keer, Ruben Poncia, Remko van Schaik and Peter Westerink during the 4th Sarasota Chalk Festival in Florida US
By Leon Keer, Ruben Poncia, Remko van Schaik and Peter Westerink during the 4th Sarasota Chalk Festival in Florida US
By Leon Keer, Ruben Poncia, Remko van Schaik and Peter Westerink during the 4th Sarasota Chalk Festival in Florida US
The Impact: Engaging and Interactive Art
One of the most captivating aspects of 3D street art is its interactive nature. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the artwork, often becoming a part of the scene themselves. This immersive quality allows people to connect with art on a deeper level, sparking curiosity and inspiring creativity.6
3D Pedestrian Crossings Are Slowing Down Speeding Drivers in Iceland
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Braga Last1, also known as Tom Bragado Blanco Brings Old Gas Tank to Life with Stunning Sphynx Cat Illusion.
Where to See 3D Street Art: Festivals and Events
Eager to experience these incredible optical illusions for yourself? Keep an eye out for street art festivals and events, where many 3D artists showcase their talents. Some popular events include the Sarasota Chalk Festival in Florida, the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival, also in Florida, and the Fiera delle Grazie in Italy.8
Sleeping kitten by WA in Lima, Peru.
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‘Knowledge speaks – Wisdom listens’ – Mural in by WD (Wilddrawing) in Athens, Greece.
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By Made in Graffiti: The sleeping beauty – In Picardie, France.
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By Peeta in Mannheim, Germany.
To understand the 3D effect better, see more photos of the mural here.12
Horse by Nikolaj Arndt in Neustadt, Germany.
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Giraffe Eating the Plants by Jan Is De Man in Utrecht, Netherlands.
More by Jan Is De Man: Transforming Cityscapes with Playful 3D Street Art14
Mural by Cosimo Cheone Caiffa in Milano, Italy.
More: 27 Masterpieces By CHEONE15.
Mind Your Step – 3D Street Art in Stockholm, Sweden by Erik Johansson.
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In Berlin, Germany.
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More by Eduardo Relero.
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By Sweo and Nikita in El Berrón, Spain with 4 leaf agency.
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Odeith Graffiti Artist | Official 3D Street Art Website
Welcome to the official website of Odeith, a graffiti artist known for stunning 3D murals, urban illusions, and anamorphic street art.Odeith (Odeith | 3D Graffiti Artist | Muralist)
17 Times Nikita Nomerz Brought Walls to Life
Content warning: Street Art by Street Artist Nikita Nomerz from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Nikita Nomerz transforms abandoned structures into living, expressive faces, blending street art with the natural decay of urban landscapes.
His murals breathe new life into crumbling buildings, bridges, and water towers across Russia, turning them into characters full of personality and depth. By working with the contours and textures of these forgotten spaces, Nomerz creates a unique dialogue between art and architecture.
The Living Wall
In 2010, on the banks of the Oka River in Nizhny Novgorod, the Living Walls project began with the first street art piece, Big Brother. This marked the start of a series of works aimed at giving a second life to abandoned buildings. Each piece interacts with its environment, turning architectural elements—windows, cracks, and textures—into expressive faces and characters.
Street art and traditional studio painting evoke entirely different emotions. Creating art in public spaces sparks a dialogue with passersby, architecture, and nature, making the work feel truly alive. While street art may be temporary, it develops its own unique life, shaped by time and its surroundings.
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The Laughing Tower
A ruined water tower, with hollow circular openings for eyes, is painted with an exaggerated wide-open mouth, making it appear joyfully unhinged. The playfulness contrasts with the building’s decayed state, turning the site into a living character.
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The Three Faces
Three large, rounded concrete blocks are brought to life with highly expressive faces—one smiling, one baring its teeth in frustration, and another with a discontented expression. Placed in front of an industrial backdrop, the contrast between the decayed setting and the humorous expressions adds to the surreal nature of the piece.
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The Crumbling Smile
A cracked yellow wall is transformed into a grinning face, with the deteriorating bricks and stones serving as jagged teeth. The artwork highlights the natural decay of the structure, giving it a distinct personality that blends seamlessly with its surroundings.
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The Watchtower Elder
A tall, cylindrical water tower is transformed into the face of an old man with a long white beard, blending seamlessly with the building’s structure. The expressive eyes and textured details make the tower feel like a wise figure standing guard over the landscape.
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Eyes in the Snow
Two massive, painted eyes on wooden barrels emerge from the snow, staring out at the city street. The winter setting enhances the eerie effect, making it seem as if the city itself is watching.
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The Screaming Tank
A rusting industrial tank is turned into a face with an exaggerated open mouth, creating the illusion of a loud scream. The work plays with the shape of the tank to enhance its emotional impact, appearing almost alive amid the urban surroundings.
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The Wall with Glowing Eyes
A brick wall is transformed into a solemn face, with two glowing windows as eyes piercing through the darkness. This nighttime shot captures the haunting atmosphere, where the artwork interacts with the artificial light, making it feel almost supernatural.
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The Prisoner
An abandoned building becomes a striking illusion of a man gripping iron bars, as if trying to break free from confinement. The black-and-white vertical lines reinforce the idea of imprisonment, turning the deteriorating structure into a powerful statement about captivity and escape.
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The Watchful Tower
A tall industrial tower is painted with an elongated face wrapped in intricate patterns, creating a surreal and timeless expression. The blending of natural curves with the structure gives it an ethereal, almost guardian-like presence in the sky.
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The Giant Baby Face
Inside an abandoned building, Nomerz paints a massive, unsettlingly realistic baby’s face on a crumbling wall. The contrast between the youthful expression and the decay of the structure makes this piece particularly haunting.
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The Screaming Bunker
An old concrete bunker is turned into a monster-like face with an open mouth serving as the entrance. Jagged white stones inside resemble teeth, making it appear as if the bunker is about to swallow visitors whole.
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The Firm Grip
Two large industrial domes feature murals of individual hands gripping onto bars. The artwork gives the illusion that someone inside is holding onto the structure’s entrance, as if trapped or refusing to let go.
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The Bridge With Teeth
A stone bridge is transformed into a wide-mouthed face with painted eyes on either side. The long row of teeth under the archway makes it feel like the river flows straight through its grin.
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The Haunted Chapel
An old brick chapel is given a haunting face with eyes painted onto the windows and a mouth made from the building’s doorway, complete with jagged stone “teeth.” The worn-down state of the structure amplifies the eerie effect.
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The Blessing
A tall building is painted with a robed figure, its hands folded in a meditative pose. The structure’s unique triangular rooftop serves as a natural “hat” for the figure, seamlessly integrating architecture with the mural’s design.
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The Hidden Prisoner
A mural of a man peeking through a crack in a doorway is painted onto a small structure, blending seamlessly with the building’s architecture. The gripping hands and intense gaze add a sense of mystery, making it feel as if someone is trapped inside, watching the outside world.
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The Three Warriors
Three large domed buildings are transformed into the faces of bearded men wearing medieval-style helmets. The dark brick and metallic dome tops create the illusion of battle-worn warriors.
Portrait of street artist Nikita Nomerz
Nikita Nomerz stand in front of one of his signature murals—a massive, grinning face painted onto an old industrial tank. Wearing a protective suit and mask, he stands behind a chain-link fence, reinforcing the themes of decay, confinement, and transformation often found in his work.
Nikita Nomerz at Work
A rare behind-the-scenes shot of the artist himself, spray-painting onto an old brick wall. His process emphasizes how he integrates his murals with the existing textures of the decaying structures.
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