Article September 25, 1995 Issue

What are we seeing?

Charles Edward Langton

Our family recently received what seemed to me at the time to be a rather unusual gift—a stereogram, or holographic art poster. This art form is a combination of computer technology and artistic design.

At first glance, the poster appears to be nothing more than a surface covered with squiggles on a background of various colors. In order for the three-dimensional figure to be "seen," it is necessary for the viewer to try to look beyond the surface picture. As this is done, if the viewer's focal point is properly set, a three-dimensional image will become evident.

As my wife and I gazed at our stereographic poster, it occurred to us that there was some similarity between the way one gazes at holographic art and the manner in which people view one another. In both instances, we may be deceived by the surface appearance! To discern the true nature of ourselves or others, it is paramount that we look beyond what is on the surface. This does not involve out-of-focus viewing or mental trickery, however, but spiritual sense.

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