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Our goal as naked illusionists is to pick apart simple realities and create the kind of art that forces those who experience it to explore it to the core. We don't want to confuse viewers, but to expose them to daring and creative work that isn't as straightforward. We intend to surprise our audience with something new each time. Our art is not intended to merely distort their senses, but enlighten and excite them. Once our creations are out there for people to experience, it will be up to the audience to do some work, but we will have nothing to hide.
We call ourselves the Naked Illusionists, instead of the Naked Illusion, to emphasize that we all individually have our own talents to bring to the theatrical playground. We are the kind of group that intends to work as a unit every time. Our diversity will be utilized as our strength. By the end of the course, we hope to have brought something new to the table. As The Naked Illusionists we plan to turn heads and create art that will be remembered for being outlandish, daring, and unforgettable.
ILLUSION
n.1. a false appearance or deceptive impression of reality
2. a false or misleading idea or belief
3. Something, such as a fantastic plan or desire, that causes an erroneous belief or perception
An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation.
While illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most people.
Some illusions are based on general assumptions the brain makes during perception. These assumptions are made using organizational principles, like Gestalt, an individual's ability of depth perception and motion perception, and perceptual constancy. The term illusion refers to a specific form of sensory distortion. Unlike a hallucination, which is a distortion in the absence of a stimulus, an illusion describes a misinterpretation of a true sensation....
