# Cracked Origami Reflectors The Fox Mirror is a Unique Sculptural Take on the Looking Glass By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fox-mirror References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/21/foxy-reflection/) & [yasanche](http://www.yasanche.com/collection.html) The term '[decorative mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-mirror)' often refers to a single reflective pane -- whether it's circular, oval, rectangular, square or another shape -- that has been embellished with an elaborate frame. The Fox Mirror literally breaks this conventional idea as a piece that rides the line between deconstructed and formally enhanced. Yashesh Virkar began with a perfect oval reflector and proceeded to cut the top of it into triangular slices. One is kept in place, while two others are installed slightly separated from the rest. A gap is left above the looking glass, in the center, and it's here that the artist placed a surprising sculpture. The Fox Mirror features the form of a dog's head, fabricated from shards of glass to produce an [origami-like image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture). This has a second function as a [light scone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Deconstructed Decor:** The Fox Mirror's deconstructed design challenges traditional decorative mirrors, inspiring innovation in non-traditional shapes and ornamentation. - **Scultpural Reflections:** The use of sculptural elements in mirrors creates a unique blend of form and function, opening opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with new aesthetics. - **Multipurpose Mirrors:** Integrating additional functions like lighting into mirrors offers innovative possibilities for both artistic expression and practical applications. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The Fox Mirror's distinctive aesthetic provides opportunities for home decor companies to expand their offerings to include sculptural and deconstructed mirrors. - **Art and Design:** The use of shattered and cut glass in mirrors, as seen in the Fox Mirror, inspires new artistic directions in assemblage and sculpture. - **Lighting:** The combination of reflective surfaces and lighting in the Fox Mirror highlights the potential for lighting companies to incorporate mirrors into their products for a distinctive edge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Curvaceous Shelf-Paired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-mirror.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Geometrical Golden Ratio Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascension-wall-mirror.md) - [Celestial Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzanne-oddy.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Sculpturally Artistic Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-bano-obj08-mirrors.md)