Ever looked at a tree and spotted a face in the bark? That’s pareidolia—our brain’s instinct to find patterns, especially faces, in random shapes. A striking tree illusion artwork plays with this effect, revealing multiple human profiles hidden in its branches and leaves.
Our minds evolved to detect faces quickly, even in nature. Artists use this instinct by shaping tree textures and negative space into features like noses, eyes, and hair—turning trees into hauntingly lifelike figures.