# Reversed Terrarium Orbs Mariele Neudecker Creates Upside Down Worlds in Her Glass Globe Art By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-globe References: [unicorn-meat-is-too-mainstream.tumblr](http://unicorn-meat-is-too-mainstream.tumblr.com/post/50713248533/thought-provoking-upside-down-landscapes-in-glass) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mariele-neudecker-400-thousand-generations-parahelion) Delicately floating within a collection of gorgeous [glass globe sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection), upside down landscapes grace the surreal artwork created by Mariele Neudecker. The reversal of a typical landscape gives us a new perspective on the scenery we thought we knew, with designs such as forest-covered mountains and lone light houses flipped right side over. This type of design provokes thought as the viewer feels the urge to stare deeply into the orbs, scanning the [intricate details and craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). Similar to the underside of floating icebergs, the landscapes reveal a different side to scenery. The glass globe collection of [terrarium-style sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium) by artist Mariele Neudecker would make a welcome addition to any home where serenity and contemplation are imbibed within design elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upside Down Landscapes:** Upside down landscapes in art and design offer a new perspective and provoke thought. - **Terrarium-style Sculptures:** Terrarium-style sculptures are a unique and serene addition to home decor. - **Revealing Hidden Scenery:** Glass globes and terrariums reveal a different side to familiar landscapes. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Upside down landscapes and terrarium-style sculptures offer disruptive and thought-provoking elements in art and design. - **Home Decor:** Terrarium-style sculptures are an innovative and tranquil addition to the home decor industry. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Glass globe sculptures and terrariums can enhance the visual experience and contemplative atmosphere in hotels, resorts, and tourist attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md) - [Glass Solar System Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solar-system-in-a-sphere.md) - [Illusory Snow Globe Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-snow-globe.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md)