Celestial Bodies 

Octavio Ocampo made this painting, Celestial Bodies, using traditional painting techniques with oils on canvas, which allows for precise blending and layering of colors. Ocampo’s process emphasizes the inherent qualities of luminosity, smoothness, and depth. The artist uses trompe l’oeil, which creates an optical illusion, and multiple or metamorphic images, to create figures that appear to transform into different images when viewed from varying perspectives. The amount of work involved in producing such a painting requires the artist to have a skilled hand and a creative eye to blend colors and forms smoothly to create the optical illusion. Ultimately, Ocampo’s work makes us reconsider how we understand visual perception and how we interact with art objects that challenge traditional distinctions between fine art and craft. His careful consideration of materials, process, and context contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the artwork's meaning and impact.