Julianne Swartz's Placements pictures pair images of the outdoors together. Swartz has done so by way of small mirrors that she holds in her palm, offering viewers a look at the scenic reflections.
These paired snapshots of water, sand, sky, cloud and moon are quite moving, and have moreover allowed her to relay differing vantage points all at once.
Placements is largely inspired by artist Robert Smithson who also worked with a series of mirrors during the 1960s via his Displacement pieces. She however remains intent on incorporating multiple motifs, "...the mirror in a sense is both the physical mirror and the reflection: the mirror as a concept and abstraction; then the mirror as a fact..."
Mirrored Nature Reflections
Julianne Swartz' Portfolio Features Double Images of Wildlife
Trend Themes
1. Mirrored Nature Reflections - The trend of using mirrors to create double images of wildlife in art.
2. Multi-motif Incorporation - The trend of incorporating multiple motifs in artistic creations, such as using mirrors as both a physical object and a concept.
3. Scenic Reflections - The trend of presenting scenic reflections through the use of small mirrors.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of incorporating mirrors to create unique and thought-provoking art pieces.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of scenic reflections and incorporate mirrors in their designs to enhance spaces with captivating visual elements.
3. Photography - The photography industry can experiment with the concept of mirrored nature reflections to create captivating and imaginative photographs.