Remember those rulers that magically changed from one picture to another when you flipped it? That gimmick is called lenticular and is an example of one of the earliest lenticular printing, a technique undergoing a modest revival thanks to new digital-imaging capabilities.

Vince Caruana saw the potential to use the lenticular medium as a powerful form of expression. By combining his artistic skills with experience in digital media, he has developed his first two artworks using lenticulars. These artworks, that are the first in their form to be ever exhibited on Maltese grounds, incorporate a series of images onto ridged plastic lens material that shows different images to each eye, creating the optical illusion of making a flat lenticular picture appear three-dimensional and in motion.

The artist illustrates how amazing it is to think outside the box for techniques and media, bringing together traditional and innovative practices. The purpose of using lenticulars for his exhibits is to demonstrate a “cause-and-effect” to convey the message: Let’s highlight the vulnerability of our built heritage and act as a catalyst for conservation.

Vince Caruana’s exhibits can be seen at the Heritage at Risk exhibition, running until 6 September at the National Museum of Natural History, Vilhena Palace, Mdina.