# Contemplative Mirror Sculptures Jonny Niesche's Reflective Mirror Sculptures Turn Viewers into Art By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-mirrors References: [jonnyniesche](http://jonnyniesche.com/Picture-This) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blended Art:** Opportunity for artists to combine different mediums, like sculpture and painting, to create unique and interactive experiences for viewers. - **Interactive Sculptures:** Creating sculptures that engage and involve the audience, blurring the line between viewer and artwork. - **Reflective Experiences:** Using mirrors as a canvas to invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with light, color, and art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new ways to blend different mediums and engage with their audience through interactive sculptures. - **Experiential Installations:** Opportunity for experiential art installations that provoke reflection and allow viewers to become active participants in the artwork. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md)