Michael DeLucia's *Cube (black)* presents a geometric optical illusion rendered in acrylic on two plywood panels, using precise lines and tonal contrasts to conjure the three-dimensional form of a cube on a flat surface. The stark interplay of black tones and angular shapes demonstrates DeLucia's interest in spatial perception and the tension between two-dimensional media and the suggestion of depth. The division across two panels subtly disrupts the image, drawing attention to the constructed nature of both the artwork and the illusion itself.