Negative space art

When it comes to art and the type of art they are into, there is a chance that an artist feels that they have a lot more to explore in their chosen medium or they may think that they have achieved their potential in their medium. When the latter happens, the artist would like to sometimes look at the same art he or she has been doing from a different perspective. We are sure that negative space art is the result of one such foray by some genius artist. To define negative art, you would have…

Tang Yau Hoong is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a passion for creative thinking, the artist employs negative space to create unique pieces. His artworks are conceptual and fun in a simplistic way. Though his illustrations appear effortless initially, they are actually intricate works of art that grab your attention and make you ponder for a moment.

Bristol cut paper

This is an amazing example of positive and negative shapes.

Negative space 53.0990° N, 2.4835° W

Negative space illustration

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This book cover shows excellent figure ground/negative space. The contours formed by the position of the fox serve as the shape of a boy, I'm assuming "Peter." This empty space also creates a wonderful focal point for the book title to nestle into.