The following videos can be used to examine the illusions of mesh in physical objects. Adjusting variables shows how the illusions can vary.
WAVE EFFECT
When the height of the bars appears to vary, there is a wave effect created by the shifting visibility of bars.
CURRENT EFFECT
When the width of the bars appears to vary, there is a current effect created by the shifting negative space.
FLASHING/TWINKLE EFFECT
Movement of overlapping woven mesh creates a twinkling effect in the negative space.