# Shadow Art Kanji: Inverse Rendering Application

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.12229 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2503.12229/

## Key facts

- No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 1 of its 8 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 15 Mar 2025.

## Builds on (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Parallelizing the dual revised simplex method](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1503.01889/) (2015)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Finding a balance between artistic beauty and machine-generated imagery is always a difficult task. This project seeks to create 3D models that, when illuminated, cast shadows resembling Kanji characters. It aims to combine artistic expression with computational techniques, providing an accurate and efficient approach to visualizing these Japanese characters through shadows.