Sydney-born artist Jonny Niesche blurs the lines of abstract art by creating pieces that blend sculpture and painting. Turning mirrors and cold metals into a canvas, Niesche plays with vibrant colors to invite the audience to recast their relationship with art, light and color.
In a recent project called 'Picture This,' Niesche suspends a rotating mirror a few feet off the ground. As it turns, the audience is exposed to its two sides: one which is painted a solid color and the other, a mirror which reflects back onto the viewer.
The use of mirrors welcomes the viewer to reassess their role as both the subject and object of his work. A more interactive and participatory experience is created for the audience as a result of Niesche's strategic use of color, material and design, which places them at the center of the sculpture.
Contemplative Mirror Sculptures
Jonny Niesche's Reflective Mirror Sculptures Turn Viewers into Art
Trend Themes
1. Blended Art - Opportunity for artists to combine different mediums, like sculpture and painting, to create unique and interactive experiences for viewers.
2. Interactive Sculptures - Creating sculptures that engage and involve the audience, blurring the line between viewer and artwork.
3. Reflective Experiences - Using mirrors as a canvas to invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with light, color, and art.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore new ways to blend different mediums and engage with their audience through interactive sculptures.
2. Experiential Installations - Opportunity for experiential art installations that provoke reflection and allow viewers to become active participants in the artwork.
3. Event Spaces and Galleries - Creating immersive and reflective environments using mirrors, colors, and creative design to enhance the viewer's experience in event spaces and galleries.