Category Archives: Lenticular Flip Art

Remember the prizes you’d get in a box of Cracker Jacks? Specially the one that was a ridged piece of plastic that had an eye that blinked? I call that Carny technology. I have applied that technique to a series of artworks that shows one odd image “flipping” to another. One image comments on the other allowing for humor, criticism, narratives or just irony.

Charles VIII( 1470-1498) The Affable

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

One of the most foolish and incompetent monarchs of France. He wanted to conquer Italy. He failed miserably and bankrupted his kingdom. He died after a tennis game when he hit his head on a stone doorway lintel.

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Louis XI( 1423-1483) The Universal Spider

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

Secretive, cunning, ruthless and superstitious, Louis XI worked the strings of governments like a harp. He loved plotting conspiracies.

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Joan of Arc( 1412-1431) the Warrior Saint

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

Not a member of the Valois family, but she had a profound influence in their story. She saved the reign of Charles VII and he betrayed her. Joan had visions and heard voices to save France. She was divinely inspired … Continue reading →

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Charles VII( 1403-1461) The Victorious

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

Best known for being uncrowned and hopeless until his reign and kingdom were saved through the miracle of Joan of Arc and her unswerving dedication to him and her visions. Burned at the stake by the English, the self-serving Charles … Continue reading →

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Charles V ( 1338-1380) The Wise

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

Secretive, thin, ill proportioned, intelligent, taciturn and riddled with gout, Charles won back much of territorial France. He was the first of the great Valois builders( the Louvre and Bastille He is credited with starting the National Library of France.

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John II ( 1319-1364) The Good

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

He was taken captive by the Black Prince and held for ransom in England. He negotiated a return to France. Whether a foolish or simply stupidity, John returned to English captivity and died while captive.

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Philip VI( 1293-1350) The Fortunate

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

Not so fortunate. The 100 Years War began with Philip. The most devastating defeat happened in the Battle of Crécy. Before the battle was joined a storm ravaged the battlefield followed by a huge swlrling flock of panicked crows. Not … Continue reading →

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Eye See You Mirror

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf

Eyes taken from portraits around the world are placed around the central mirror. When you walk past all the eyes shift. Looking up. Looking down. Looking sideways.

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Eleonora of Toledo

Posted on December 13, 2012 by trompehalf
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