To integrate a portrait into the pattern, Wagstaff makes subtle changes to the design.

The amount of refinement he is able to add to the portrait depends on the delicacy of the pattern.

Bolder designs likeFountain Head, for instance, reveal a slightly simpler face than more intricate patterns likeDefinable Aspect.

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Morphic Resonance”

Berlin-based artist Lee Wagstaff creates hypnotic portrait paintings using repeating geometric patterns.

The Shape of Things to Come

He uses AI-generated faces as the inspiration for each work.

Definable Aspect

These paintings become clearer when viewed from afar or through a camera.

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“The Shape of Things to Come”

Monument

Twin

Special Activities

Fountain Head

Resistance to Order

Somehow We Survived

Nature Loves Novelty

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Definable Aspect”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Monument”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Twin”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Special Activities”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Fountain Head”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Resistance to Order”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Somehow We Survived”

Geometric Pattern Portraits by Lee Wagstaff

“Nature Loves Novelty”