# 3D Ink Blot Tests Peter Marigold Creates Interpretive Rorschach Art Using Mirrors By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-ink-blot-tests-peter-marigold-mirrors References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6677/peter-marigold-palindrome-at-design-miamibasel-09.html) Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest art of all? If you are asking a mirror this question, it would (if it could) reply that Peter Marigold does. His art plays with concepts of symmetry and he uses [mirrors in many of his pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness) to create a three-dimensional version of the well known Rorschach tests (more widely known as inkblot psych tests). His art is all about individual interpretation. He urges people to look at the [plaster reflected in the mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) to create an [illusionary 3D representation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box) and draw from their own past and imagination what it is they mean or represent. Marigold is a proud winner of the “Designers of the Future 2009” awards in Miami. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Symmetrical 3D Art:** Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with the use of mirrors and other materials to create symmetrical 3D art that challenges viewers' interpretations. - **Interactive Art:** The use of mirrors and other materials to create interactive art that encourages viewers to engage and reflect on their own experiences and interpretations. - **Illusionary Art:** Artists and designers can explore the use of mirrors and other materials to create illusionary art that plays with viewers' perceptions and challenges their interpretation of reality. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with new approaches to art using mirrors and other materials to create symmetrical, interactive, and illusionary works. - **Psychology and Mental Health:** The use of 3D ink blot tests and other interactive art installations can be explored as alternative methods for psychological assessment and therapy. - **Technology and Entertainment:** Opportunities to create innovative interactive experiences using emerging technologies like VR and AR that combine mirrors and other materials to create immersive and engaging art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md)