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Reflexive Reflection

Mirrors emerge as a constantly-changing artistic canvas

Implications - Narcissists have long recognized the beauty of a good mirror, but now artists and designers are similarly exploring the theme of reflexive reflection by using mirrors as an artistic canvas. Outdoors, the beauty of Mother Nature is magnified; indoors, passersby become impromptu participants.
Trend Themes
1. Mirrored Surfaces - Mirrored surfaces are increasingly being used as artistic canvas in art and design, particularly in the creation of invisible structures and eco-friendly designs.
2. Reflective Art Installations - The use of reflective art installations to magnify the beauty of nature and create surreal environments is becoming a popular trend among artists and designers.
3. Repetition - Repetition is becoming a popular strategy for companies to gain attention and recognition from the busy consumer across industries.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The use of mirrored surfaces and invisible structures offers significant disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and designers to create eco-friendly and visually stunning buildings.
2. Art and Photography - The trend towards reflective art installations and mirrored surfaces creates opportunities for innovation among artists and photographers looking to create unique and surreal environments.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The importance of repetition as a marketing tool offers significant innovation opportunities for businesses across industries looking to gain recognition from busy consumers through product and advertising campaigns.
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Featured Examples

Mirrored Forest Fashiontography
Mirrored Forest Fashiontography
Michal Martychowiec & Claudia Behnke Join Forces for Sublime Mag
These gorgeous images are the result of a creative collaboration between photographer Michal Martychowiec and stylist Claudia Behnke for Sublime Magazine. They’ve added a mirror to their forest fashiontography… MORE
Invisible Treehouses
Invisible Treehouses
Tree-Top Hotel Covered in Mirrors Is As Green As It Is Cool
What could be better than making your childhood dream of living in a treehouse a reality? Making it an invisible treehouse! Want to make it ever better? An eco-friendly invisible treehouse! No, this… MORE
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Avant-Garde Twins
Daniel Bolliger Creates a Mirror Effect for 'Creatures'
Models dressed in avant-garde fashion are enough eye candy on their own, but when they're doubled and combined with surreal HDR photography, as in Daniel Bolliger's 'Creatures,' the results are even more… MORE
Smoke & Mirror Art
Smoke & Mirror Art
Solenne Morigeaud's Smoke-Filled Glasswork Gives New Life to the Reflective
This cool twist on mirror work was done by Parisian surface designer Solenne Morigeaud. In her product line titled “Smoke and Mirror,” she laser cut, etched, and layered glass to achieve beautiful contortions.… MORE
Nature For Narcissism?
Nature For Narcissism?
The Largest Mirror In The World Is Made of Minerals In Bolivia
Located in Bolivia, Salar de Tunupa is the world’s largest salt flat containing the major minerals halite and gypsum. Amazing yes, but trendy? What is really cool about Salar de Tunpa is that is has massively… MORE
play_circle_filledMirrored Lakes
Mirrored Lakes
Swarovski's Lake of Shimmer Reflects a Shine on Shoppers
Swarovski is known for their shimmering designs, and didn't disappoint with their three-stories-tall Lake of Shimmer, displayed at Baselworld 2009. The Lake of Shimmer uses remote-controlled mirrors… MORE

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