# Shimmering Metallic Ribbon Art FOIL was Commissioned by Braun for the London Design Festival By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/firms/layer/FOIL) & [layerdesign](http://layerdesign.com/?utm_source=core77&utm_medium=core77_firms&utm_campaign=core77_premium_firm_listings) The FOIL exhibit uses light to transform its space at the [Tapestry Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-hotel-bordeaux). Like an extended version of a sequined dress, FOIL is covered in tiny [reflective mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) that shoot light in myriad unpredictable directions, covering the walls of the gallery in a rippling display of luminosity. As a concept, the FOIL exhibit is straightforward: the mirrors on it cover a length of fabric and reflect light beams. Since those mirrors are all independent from one another, they each reflect light at slightly different angles. What's most impressive about FOIL, though, is the scope of the installation. The [fabric ribbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) is 20 meters long, and it's covered in 50,000 centimeter-long triangular tiles. When stretched out and shined upon, the ribbon flutters freely, creating ever-changing light patterns on the walls of the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reflective Mirror Installations:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to create installations that use reflective mirrors to create mesmerizing light displays. - **Interactive Light Art:** Artists can explore the use of interactive light installations like FOIL to engage and captivate audiences. - **Dynamic Fabric Structures:** The use of dynamic fabric structures, such as the fluttering ribbon in FOIL, can add an element of movement and visual interest to art and design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Exhibitions:** Art galleries and museums can incorporate reflective mirror installations like FOIL to enhance the visual experience for visitors. - **Event Design and Decor:** Event planners and designers can utilize interactive light art installations to create stunning visual effects and immersive environments. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate dynamic fabric structures, like the fluttering fabric ribbon in FOIL, to add a unique and captivating element to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored Hall Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internamente.md) - [Shimmering Surface Design Finishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-collection.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Iridescent Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.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) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md)