Look closely at these amazing drawings, and you might find yourself falling into them. The perspective is so well observed that they seem to have depth when viewed from certain angles. Commissioned by Sky to promote their HD service, the genius behind the powerful street paintings is Kurt Wenner.

Joe at the Forbidden Planet International blog provides the photos below, which explains the perspective trick, and the Daily Mail brings us more examples of Wenner’s work. Tending to concentrate on traditional myths and legends, Wenner’s anamorphic style has graced the pavements of cities all over the world. The technique was used by classical artists to give an illusion of height in their frescoes, from where this modern day proponent draws his inspiration. The Sky commission on the concourse of Waterloo station is the latest in a line that includes a similar illustration from the pavements of Madua that honoured the visit of Pope John Paul II.

There are many blogs and forums discussing anamorphic art, such as David Thompson’s blog and the Groundspeak forum.