People are mesmerised by these charming LED light paintings

We know about the importance of light in painting, but these pieces literally light up. Inspired by the work of the Korean artist Hwang Seontae, the backlit wall paintings are fitted with LED lights that turn a black-and-white sketch into a warmly lit scene. 

Some of the paintings have temperature controls to adjust the warmth of the light, while others have speakers. With designs ranging from obviously Seontae-like interiors to cityscapes and anime scenes, the pieces are getting a lot of love on social media (if you're looking for supplies for your own art, see our picks of the best acrylic paints and the best lightbox).

Made by Moody Mouse, the battery-powered LED light paintings can be stood on a table or hung on a wall, and they turn on via remote control. Some have Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and speakers to provide an audio-visual experience. 

While some say the lighting is a gimmick, others are entranced. "It's like stepping into a dream world!," one person commented on a post shared by the engineer Massimo on X. "That's some next-level artwork! The fusion of art and light is truly mesmerizing," someone else wrote. "Cool and also satisfying," was another comment. You can see how the pieces are made in the video below.

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