If you’re still not familiar with the term “shadow art”, sit back, relax, and get ready for Kuronushi to blow your mind! He’s a talented Japanese artist, who’s creating cardboard dioramas and using the power of shadows to turn them into detailed celebrity portraits.
Kuronushi is a 23-year-old artist from Japan, who attracted over 360,000 followers to his Instagram page in less than a year. Despite only posting about a dozen reels during this time, he managed to become a true sensation because each one attracted millions of views.
Kuronushi’s videos usually capture his creative process and see him cutting countless pieces of cardboard and gluing them together to create themed dioramas. They might not look like much at first, but sticking around until the end of his videos always pays off, because the real magic happens once the shadows come out to play.
When light is directed at Kuronushi’s dioramas from the perfect angle, they turn into something truly unbelievable, allowing the shadows they cast to create intricate portraits.
Most of Kuronushi’s creations are inspired by popular culture, and we’ve seen him celebrate such beloved franchises as Harry Potter, Avengers, and Pirates of the Caribbean. He also used his shadow art to pay homage to several football players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar.
