@complex: “Through Thousands” transforms viewers into something that feels almost like a fading memory. Created by Belgian visual artist Carole Louis, the installation uses thousands of thin plastic straws to distort and filter its subjects into a surreal optical illusion. Louis often explores ideas around mass production and play through colorful installations, performances, and reimagined everyday objects, using humor and absurdity to shift how people see the world around them. Although attitudes toward plastic straws have changed since the piece first debuted in 2007, the work remains a striking example of how single-use materials can be transformed into art that leaves a lasting impression. 🎥: @carolelouis / IG #art #illusion #straws #plastic #straws