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'Invisible man' Lin Bolin to wow the world | Travel News | News.com.au

A HUMAN chameleon who disappears into his surroundings is set to amaze the world with an art exhibition.

Liu Bolin, a young Beijing-based artist, has become know as the “invisible man” due to his ability to use his own body as an art material.

The 36-year-old chameleon paints himself, appearing to blend in with the backdrop.

Gallery Picture: See Lin Bolin's amazing images

Pictures show him barely visible among his surroundings, including bulldozers, flags, buildings and signs.

A perfectionist, Mr Bolin often works on a single photograph for up to 10 hours, surprising many passer-bys when he finally moves.

Mr Bolin said his inspiration came from feeling like a social outcast.

"Some people call me the invisible man, but for me it's what is not seen in a picture which is really what tells the story,” Mr Bolin told the UK’s Telegraph.
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"I experienced the dark side of society, without social relations, and had a feeling that no one cared about me, I felt myself unnecessary in this world.

Mr Liu says his work is also a protest against the government, who shut down his art studio in 2005.

The YU Gallery in Paris will be hosting a Liu Bolin one-man show during October.

His exhibition has gone on display in countries around the world including China, Paris and New York.