A method, system, computer software and display for generating and displaying a target image (14) on a multi-layered display (1). The target image (14) includes a graphical object (9) displayed on a first display layer (2) of the multi-layered display (1) and contextual elements (10) displayed on a second display layer (3). The graphical object (9) is provided with a peripheral boundary region (12) composed of contextual elements (10) displayed on the second display layer (3). A projection of the peripheral boundary region (12) on the first display layer (2) demarcates a silhouette (11) on the second display layer (3).