John Pugh’s Artwork Will Push You To Enter A World That Actually Doesn’t Exist. So Incredible!

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If there is 3D Street Art, there is also 3D murals. John Pugh is an artist who specializes in painting murals in a style known as Trompe-l’œil which can be translated as “trick the eye.”  His murals are extremely realistic that they seem to be the gateway to a world that actually doesn’t exist in the city.

These scenes are painted on flat walls with people and bystanders as part of the work to make it appear more life-like and surprising.

The American artist has since been creating these large scale murals in the city since late 1970s. His works are particular and unique that it gave rise to the term Narrative Illusionism.

Here are some of John Pugh’s hyper-realistic works of art:

#1. Cafe Espresso in San Jose, California

Cafe Espresso – San Jose, CA
The depths in his works are so incredible. Who would have thought this is a painting on a flat wall.

#2. Del Oro Theater in Grass Valley, California

Del Oro Theater in Grass Valley, CA
Seems like these walls have been hammered to reveal the beautiful scene inside.

#3. Fremont Aqua Adventure Water Park in Fremont, California

Fremont Aqua Adventure Water Park. Fremont, California.
This looks like a pool with a unique glass wall design. The swimmers are part of the painting, adding life to the work.

#4. Hermosa Beach, California

Hermosa Beach, California.
Upon seeing this, you might want to grab that trumpet off the wall.

#5. Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii
There’s an instance when the mural was near completion, that a fire truck stopped in the middle of the street. A fireman then ran out to rescue the children and when they were 15 feet away, they realized that the children were part of the mural.

#6. Kaiser Permanente Building in Santa Clara, California

Kaiser Permanente Building in Santa Clara, California
How would you like to dip your feet on the water and sit in the middle of this scenic little garden.

#7. Sarasota, Florida Health Department

Sarasota, Florida Health Department
It’s really hard to believe that this isn’t a light-filled alcove – that this is just an expertly painted piece of art.

#8. Los Gatos, California

Los Gatos, California
This mural painted on a building in Los Gatos was named Siete Punto Uno based on the magnitude of the earthquake that struck the city. The crack reveals 2 jaguar statues which, in ancient Maya, are believed to cause earthquakes.

#9. Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California
This piece is called “Bay in a Bottle”. The illusion of light reflection makes it look like a real one.

#10. Taylor Hall, California State University in Chico, California

Taylor Hall, California State University in Chico, California
This was Pugh’s first major commission in 1980 which brought him international recognition.

If you want to see more of these hyper-realistic murals, visit John Pugh’s website here.

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