Inspired by M.C.Escher

At Camera Obscura several of our interactive exhibits are inspired by the works of M.C Escher (1898-1972).

Escher was famous for his works of impossible construction. We have may   copies of his works in the building from his “Ascending and descending” 1960’s Lithograph, “Relativity” and more.

Escher created many masterpieces in his time and used reflective surface and distorted reflections in some of his works.

The image above was taken from http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/back-in-holland/three-spheres-ii/

It is a great site with a vast collection of the Escher’s work and more history about the artist himself. At Camera Obscura we were inspired to take some modern-day Escher inspired photos.

Pictured below are our “Escher” inspired photo’s using the scenery of our attraction and a clear UV contact juggling ball – we hope you enjoy.

This photo was taken during a rare day of blue skies on our rooftop terrace.

This hypnotic ball of light and colour was captured in our “Infinity Corridor”.

This stunning photo was taken in our “Giant Kaleidosphere” which is on our ground floor where you enter the building.

We hope you have enjoyed our colourful reflections. When visiting Camera Obscura if you have taken any interesting or abstract photos, why not share them on our social media? We would love to see your works of art too!

Facebook & Twitter: @camobscura

Instagram: @camobscura1

Written by Christine McCleary

Easter in Edinburgh 2018

We are really excited for the Easter Holidays at Camera Obscura and we a few recommendations of things to do whilst the schools are off!

For the toddlers, why not check out “Magic Carpet Mini’s” which is a fun workshop for those under the age of five. It takes place at the National Museum of Scotland and advanced booking is essential so you don’t miss out.

This free workshop introduces new objects to the children as they play through music, stories and play. This fun activity is running from the 23^rd of February to 30^th March 2018.The sessions start at 10.30am and another at 11.30am. Each session runs for 25 minutes and if it has peaked your intertest find out more at:

https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/magic-carpet/?item_id=#

(Picture found: https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/edinburgh/listing/magic-carpet-minis)

For the rest of the family you could enjoy a traditional Easter egg hunt at the Georgian House.

This Easter egg hunt takes place at the beautiful Georgian House located on Charlotte Square. Families are invited to come and join in the fun which is taking place from 30^th March 2018 – 2^nd of April 2018. The price is standard admission entry for entry plus an extra £1 per Easter egg hunt you enjoy. To book or to find out more information on the event follow the link below or call 01314580200.

http://www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/016553-cadbury-easter-egg-trail-at-the-georgian-house/

 

At Camera Obscura we love a good puppet like our T-rex picture above. Our simple puppets can’t quite compare with Puppet Animation Festival which is taking place from 25^th March until the 15^th of April. If fancy some family friendly entertainment look no further. The festival will be visiting various locations in the city including; Edinburgh’s Libraries, North Edinburgh Arts, Craigmillar Community Arts, Arts South Edinburgh just to name a few. To find out more have a look and join the fun: www.puppetanimationfestival.org

We hope you have fun this Easter and come visit Camera Obscura & World of Illusions if you are in the city centre!

Written by Christine McCleary