Anamorphic art: a painted ceiling pattern in red, gold and green, and its corrected reflection in a cylindrical mirror hung in a library.

Anamorphic art

Reiko Goto
for the Asian branch public library in
Oakland, CA

Anamorphic art relies on the viewer finding the right position for viewing. The core of the library needed to draw the visitor inward, engaging and focusing their energies. The cross-stitched anamorphic image reflected on a stainless steel “mirror cylinder.” The Chinese mythical figure Shoki was known for battling evil spirits.