# Geometric Optical Illusion Photographs The Aakash Nihalani Masking Tape Creations are Incredible By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aakash-nihalani-masking-tape References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/aakash-nihalani-geometric-tape-designs) & [aakashnihalani](http://www.aakashnihalani.com/) The Aakash Nihalani masking tape creations are incredibly surreal. At first glance, one would assume that these are photo-shopped, but remarkably, they are not. Nihalani has a remarkable ability to incorporate [geometric figures into real-life landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light), he states, "I am trying to offer people a chance to step into a different New York than they are used to seeing, and in turn, momentarily escape from routine schedules and lives." By creating [engaging experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) that are blatantly notable, the artist is able to connect with a large audience while garnering a large fan base at the same time. Artists who can think outside the box and offer [spectacular visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) that connect with viewers are sure to be memorable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Optical Illusion Art:** Artists who can create surreal optical illusions using geometric figures have the opportunity to captivate and engage with a large audience. - **Real-life Landscape Integration:** Artists who can seamlessly incorporate geometric figures into real-life landscapes have the potential to offer unique and immersive visual experiences. - **Memorable Visual Experiences:** Artists who can offer spectacular and memorable visual experiences have the opportunity to build a strong fan base and leave a lasting impression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by embracing and showcasing geometric optical illusion art. - **Event Planning and Experiential Marketing:** The event planning and experiential marketing industry can leverage the use of real-life landscape integration and memorable visual experiences to create highly engaging and immersive events. - **Digital and Social Media Marketing:** The digital and social media marketing industry can capitalize on the trend of geometric optical illusion art to create visually captivating and shareable content that resonates with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)