If you can distinguish the 4 women hidden in this image, it means your IQ is above average.

 

An apparently innocuous image: a woman on the phone. And yet, something seems odd. A detail. A silhouette. Then two, then three… And then doubt creeps in: are you really sure you saw everything? This kind of visual challenge, as fun as it is unexpected, sparks our curiosity while testing our observation skills. Ready to test your sharpness?

Why are optical illusions so fascinating to us?

They're all over  social media , popping up during our  coffee breaks  , and often sparking heated debates:  "Can you see the fourth head?"  Optical illusions have this  unique ability  to capture our attention instantly. Why? Because they stimulate our brains in a very specific way. They play with our perception,  disrupt  our bearings, and awaken our inner detective. It's almost as if our minds enjoy a challenge, even if just for a moment.

And if, in addition, the illusion in question promises to reveal your mental agility… how can you resist?

A masterpiece to decipher: will you be able to see the 4 women?

The image we're discussing today was created by Ukrainian artist Oleg Shupliak,  renowned for his mastery  of visual illusions. At first glance, nothing seems out of the ordinary: a woman in the middle of a phone conversation. But the artist didn't settle for a simple portrait. He subtly concealed three other female faces within this drawing, which is full of  deceptive and surprising details .

This work, entitled  Four Women , is much more than a pretty sketch: it's a  true artistic puzzle . And if it intrigues so much, it's because it  tests our ability to perceive beyond appearances.

A simple game or a real test of mental agility?

No, it's not exactly an IQ test. But spotting the four women in the picture still requires a good deal of concentration, a bit of logic, and above all… a  particularly keen eye  ! According to a study reported by the website  News Rebeat , only  2% of those surveyed  managed to identify all four faces without help. This figure adds  an extra layer of challenge  —and  a certain pride  to those who succeed.

So, ready to be part of this visual elite?

Where are the four women hiding? A few clues (but not too many)

Need a little help without spoiling the surprise? Here are a few hints, to be used only if you're about to give up (or if curiosity is pushing you to cheat a little):

• The most obvious one : the one on the phone, of course. She occupies the center of the image.
• The discreet silhouette : in the palm of her hand, another woman seems to be placed there, almost transparent.
• The camouflaged profile : just to the left, the features of a face appear if you look closely at the lines of the background.
• The unexpected face : formed by the lips located at the level of the stomach – a very ingenious visual wink  .

Identifying the four women is like putting together a puzzle whose pieces have been hidden right in front of you from the beginning.

Behind the image, a fascinating artist

Oleg Shupliak is no newcomer to this kind of work. This Ukrainian artist is famous for his pieces with double or triple meanings, where faces and scenes are subtly superimposed.  "Four Women ," created in 2013, quickly went viral on social media and continues to captivate fans of graphic puzzles worldwide.

Each work by Shupliak invites us to slow down, to observe differently… and to marvel at what our brain can (or cannot) perceive.