# Shattered Glass Artwork Konoike Plays on Shattered Crystalline Reflections in Latest Installation By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konoike References: [wetheurban](http://www.wetheurban.com/post/69511301407/art-shattered-reflections-by-tomoko-konoike) In her current and first ever exhibition in America, Japanese artist Tomoko Konoike takes her project, Shattered Reflections and explores the "crystalline structures in [sculptures and drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1)." She draws inspiration from pop culture, manga and Japanese animism and creates incredibly beautiful and surreal pieces of art that are rarely seen in today's art world. In her latest installation, she incorporates [glass and mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness). She plays with light reflections and refractions, creating beautiful and sparkly masterpieces. Set against a white backdrop, the pieces are displayed in separate rooms and the result is a magnificent [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) as the entire room itself becomes an art piece. Light bounces off the artworks and the reflections engulf the entire room, geometric patterns of light bounces off from the installation onto the walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crystalline Art:** Artists can explore using crystalline structures to create beautiful and surreal pieces of art. - **Glass Installations:** Art installations can incorporate glass and mirrors to create astounding visual experiences for the viewers. - **Light Reflections as Art:** Artists can experiment with light reflections and refractions to create unique and mesmerizing works of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can use the inspiration found in popular culture to create new forms of artistic expression and experiences that will captivate their audiences. - **Interior Design:** Designers can create unique and stunning interior design installations by incorporating glass and mirrors to reflect light throughout a space. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create memorable and visually stunning events by using light reflections and refractions to create unique and mesmerizing displays and experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Retro Glass Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-bell.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-spend-each-day-embracing-flowers.md)