Art That Moves You | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids artist David Stricklen is turning the art world upside down with his mind-bending 3D reverse perspective paintings that seem to leap off the canvas and dance around the room. Ripley’s Believe It or Not snapped up two of his pieces — “Guardian Angel” and the new “Space & Time” — after being blown away by the reactions at ArtPrize. His collaborator Dan Sharp helps bring the illusions to life, while Stricklen secretly paints his grandchildren into most works — a personal touch he’d rather keep for them. Though Ripley’s offered top dollar for “Once In A Dream,” his newest masterpiece featuring moving skulls and animated doors (and all four grandkids), Stricklen’s not selling — it’s too precious for anyone but his family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf54d10317dbca75