# Reflected Anime Paintings Makoto Taniguchi’s Installation is a Contemplative Piece on Duality By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makoto-taniguchi References: [faithistorment](http://www.faithistorment.com/2014/07/paintings-by-makoto-taniguchi.html) & [makototaniguchi](http://makototaniguchi.com/) These beautiful and contemplative paintings of [reflected anime girls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-series) are created by Japanese artist Makoto Taniguchi. When encountering one of Taniguchi's double-sided anime images head on, one can only witness a blurry face. It is only by viewing Taniguchi's pieces at an angle can one see the "reflection" of the pretty anime girl, and thus take in the entire piece as a whole. The blurry image is made using a grease pencil, and acrylic paint on a [clear acrylic board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue), and the reflected image is made using the same material, but painted on a mirror instead. When engaging with one of Makoto Taniguchi's paintings, I can't help but feel confronted by the idea of masks; the one's we wear out in the public that conceal the blurry mess that we sometimes are underneath. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reflected Art Installations:** Exploring the concept of duality through reflected imagery provides opportunities for artists to create interactive and dynamic installations. - **Anime Art:** Incorporating anime characters into traditional art forms creates a new form of visual storytelling with a unique sense of whimsy and relatability. - **Visual Perception Artwork:** Playing with perception and visual illusions allows artists to experiment with new mediums and perspectives to create thought-provoking works of art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists can experiment with combining traditional and modern mediums to create innovative works of art that engage both the viewer's visual and emotional senses. - **Museums and Galleries:** Exhibiting unique and interactive installations such as Taniguchi's can attract a wider and more diverse audience and create a memorable experience for attendees. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Creating eye-catching visual illusions and incorporating popular cultural icons such as anime characters can increase brand recognition and leave a lasting impression on consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Demon Slayer Paint kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Manga-Style Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisashi-eguchi.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)