At first glance, it’s hard to separateAntonio Santins art from reality.

Amazingly, Santin spares no detail in his ongoing series of rug paintings.

Sometimes, it may seem as though Santin’s hyperrealistic rugs are covering a figure or object.

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Santin has an exhibition titledLullabycoming up atGalerie ISAin Mumbai.

The show will run from January 12 to February 28, 2023.

In the meantime, you’re able to see more of the artist’s amazing work on hiswebsiteandInstagram.

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

New York-based artist Antonio Santin creates hyperrealistic paintings of ornate rugs.

Each piece resembles a carpet that has been folded, bunched, or scrunched.

As a result, these oil-rendered works look three-dimensional.

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Rugs by Antonio Santin