Animation Sculpture Apple of Discord

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My latest endeavor is an optical illusion sculpture called "The Apple of Discord". As you turn it around, one side appears as a group of faces, reminiscent of a classic experiment by Danish psychologist Edgar Rubin. But what sets my creation apart is that the faces seem to be in conversation, their mouths moving as if speaking. The idea behind this project draws from ancient mythology, specifically the story of the golden apple that sparked debate over female beauty and ultimately led to the Trojan War. To fully appreciate its optical magic, I suggest rotating "The Apple of Discord" on a turntable or simply spinning it in your hands. Unfortunately, still images don't do justice to its dynamic effect; for a better experience, watch the accompanying video at https://youtu.be/hjb5A3EwUWM.