Art In Paradise Pattaya

Art In Paradise Pattaya is an interactive 3D art museum on Pattaya Sai Song Road, where painted scenes use optical illusions to make you look as if you are part of the picture. Move through themed areas including underwater, jungle, fantasy, safari and dinosaur scenes, and pose beside the paintings for photos. Small reference images beside the artworks show where to stand for the intended effect. The gallery suits families, couples and solo visitors; bring someone along if you want photos of yourself in the scenes.

How the 3D paintings work

The paintings use trompe l’oeil, or the trick of the eye, to create the impression of depth on a flat surface. Shading and painted details make a scene appear to extend beyond the wall. Stand in the intended spot and pose with it, and the photograph can make you look as though you are crossing a bridge, flying over a desert or caught in another scene.

Small reference pictures beside the paintings show where to stand and how to pose. Check these before taking a photo: the illusion depends on the angle, and the reference gives you a clear starting point. The artwork is designed for interaction, so you can pose with the scenes and take pictures.

Themed rooms and scenes

The museum is divided into themed zones, with more than 100 3D paintings across areas that include underwater, jungle, fantasy, safari, Egypt, Thai, Ayutthaya, classic art, dinosaurs and dioramas. The scenes range from animals and landscapes to historical figures. The variety gives you different settings to pose in as you move through the galleries.

Some scenes put you in imagined situations: you might appear to avoid a shark, travel along a Venetian canal or encounter dinosaurs. The paintings are hand-painted, and visitors can touch and interact with them. Set aside time to explore each zone rather than rushing from one photo to the next.