Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man

Ride on a Pony · 10-23-2009, 05:08 AM

"35-year-old Liu Bolin, from Shandong, China, manages to camouflage himself in any surroundings, no matter how difficult they might be.

Liu works on a single photo for up to 10 hours at a time, to make sure he gets it just right, but he achieves the right effect: sometimes passers-by don’t even realize he is there until he moves.

The talented Liu Bolin says his art is a protest against the actions of the Government, who shut down his art studio in 2005 and persecutes artists. It’s about not fitting into modern society. Despite problems with Chinese authorities, Liu’s works are appreciated at an international level."

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nbeersiii · 10-23-2009, 05:17 AM

That is so freakin awesome that guy is amazing.

TenYearsGone · 10-23-2009, 05:35 AM

There's a man in those photos?

nbeersiii · 10-23-2009, 05:36 AM

I told ya its crazy what that guy can do.

Ride on a Pony · 10-23-2009, 05:39 AM

I don't know how he accounts for the changes in lighting while he's working... Amazing.

nbeersiii · 10-23-2009, 06:14 AM

I dont Know how he does any of it.

nbeersiii · 10-23-2009, 06:57 AM

I think its one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

jimmyq · 10-23-2009, 07:27 AM

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You mean that dude standing next to the cannon, yeah?

Only kidding, some of those pictures are awesome, the guy is clearly very skilled and dedicated to his art.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8p-JVmcVbY

80's Rocker · 10-23-2009, 07:34 AM

Wow! Thats incredible! I have never seen anything like this ever before. That man definately has some talent because that would be one of the hardest things ever to do. I think the best one was the army soldiers.

Phil47uk · 10-23-2009, 07:45 AM

The lengths some people got to for fame.. Now why didn't I think of that?.

jimmyq · 10-23-2009, 08:08 AM

It's easy, I do it all the time....

Here's me, relaxing in my garden;

05hummer · 10-23-2009, 09:23 AM

Thats pretty cool...

TOMMYTHUNDERS · 10-23-2009, 09:35 AM

this is super rad

LongBeach · 10-23-2009, 10:32 AM

did anybody ever see that movie (years ago) where the stalker was doing the exact same thing? I dont remember the name of the movie. At the end, a cop figured out
what was going on, busted into this girls apt. and started shooting at a brick wall,
and the dude just fell out of it?

cool pics either way, thanks!

Ride on a Pony · 10-23-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyq

It's easy, I do it all the time....

Here's me, relaxing in my garden;

I can see you... Put some damn clothes on!

Jason · 10-23-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil47uk

The lengths some people got to for fame.. Now why didn't I think of that?.

Thing is, though, that he's not just some attention whore after fame. He's seeking fame to get his message out.

The one with the police officer is incredible.

mrpesca · 10-23-2009, 09:57 PM

Now that folks, is interesting. Nice find.

10-23-2009, 05:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ride on a Pony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,536 Thanks: 66 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man "35-year-old Liu Bolin, from Shandong, China, manages to camouflage himself in any surroundings, no matter how difficult they might be. Liu works on a single photo for up to 10 hours at a time, to make sure he gets it just right, but he achieves the right effect: sometimes passers-by don’t even realize he is there until he moves. The talented Liu Bolin says his art is a protest against the actions of the Government, who shut down his art studio in 2005 and persecutes artists. It’s about not fitting into modern society. Despite problems with Chinese authorities, Liu’s works are appreciated at an international level." See some more here: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man \| Oddity Central - Collecting Oddities __________________

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nbeersiii Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spartanburg sc Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 16 Thanked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man That is so freakin awesome that guy is amazing.

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TenYearsGone Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 683 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man There's a man in those photos?

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nbeersiii Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spartanburg sc Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 16 Thanked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man I told ya its crazy what that guy can do.

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Ride on a Pony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,536 Thanks: 66 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man I don't know how he accounts for the changes in lighting while he's working... Amazing. __________________

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nbeersiii Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spartanburg sc Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 16 Thanked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man I dont Know how he does any of it. Last edited by nbeersiii; 10-23-2009 at 06:55 AM.

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nbeersiii Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spartanburg sc Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 16 Thanked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man I think its one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

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05hummer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.E. Pa. Posts: 1,589 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man Thats pretty cool...

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TOMMYTHUNDERS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: cleveland Posts: 3,670 Thanks: 11 Thanked 44 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man this is super rad __________________ '90 alpine white Gibson Les Paul Custom (stock) '96 ebony Epiphone Les Paul Standard, MIK (EMG 81 & 85 pick-ups, sperzel locking tuners, all electronics changed out) Marshall JCM 900 SL-X (stock) Peavey 5150 (professionally modded by Voodoo amps) Carvin 412 with Celestion Vintage 30s Carvin 412 with unknown black backed speakers (help!) Peavey 5150 4x12 with sheffield's (want to sell or trade)

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LongBeach Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,785 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man did anybody ever see that movie (years ago) where the stalker was doing the exact same thing? I dont remember the name of the movie. At the end, a cop figured out what was going on, busted into this girls apt. and started shooting at a brick wall, and the dude just fell out of it? cool pics either way, thanks!

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mrpesca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Self Imposed Exile Posts: 3,701 Thanks: 15 Thanked 92 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Liu Bolin - The Real Life Invisible Man Now that folks, is interesting. Nice find.

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