# Climbing Kaleidoscope Installations These 3D Kaleidoscope Designs Scale Walls and Include People By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaleidoscope-designs References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/suzan-drummen-kaleidoscope-installation) & [suzandrummen.nl](http://www.suzandrummen.nl/2015Installation-Arnhem) Suzan Drummen's mesmerizing [art installations cover floors and walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) with [kaleidoscope designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope) that employ thousands of tiny sparkling pieces. The artwork is made using pieces of crystal, metal, gems, mirrors and optic glass. The designs sprawl across a floor and climb up onto a wall, dazzling viewers and creating [3D optical illusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical). The designs even incorporate people -- bedazzled legs stretched out, blending surprisingly seamlessly into the overall design. Suzan's work challenges normal visual perceptions, with large pieces that look cohesive from afar, yet close up are a jumbled mix of mediums and colors, confusing the eye and difficult to focus in on. The individual pieces within resemble children's stick-on earrings, while the overall look mimics intricate rugs that are visually distracting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Interactive Installations:** Tech-enabled 3D interactive installations replacing traditional artworks with immersive experiences. - **Optical Illusion Art:** Kaleidoscope installations indicative of a wider trend of optical illusion art that mesmerizes and challenges viewers. - **Human Integation Art:** Art installations that incorporate people, promoting interaction and participation in the art world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry has an opportunity to embrace new mediums and invest in immersive, tech-enabled art installations. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate these 3D interactive installations into their events to produce immersive experiences for guests. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising industries can leverage optical illusion art in campaigns to create eye-catching content that challenges viewers and promotes products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md)