# Illusory Reflections The Mary Temple 'Light Installations' are Subtle and Creative By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-temple-light-installations References: [kimlmitchell.blogspot](http://kimlmitchell.blogspot.com/2009/07/mary-temple.html) & [marytemple](http://www.marytemple.com/) Mary Temple 'Light Installations' are an impressive collection of creations displaying an [illusory reflection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical). The Mary Temple 'Light Installations' are an imaginative addition to the artist's portfolio. To create these [luminous works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-art-week), Mary Temple uses latex paint to create the illusion that there is a [large shadow cast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series). The installation is an incredible art piece that's subtle but memorable. Check out the Mary Temple 'Light Installations' in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Light Illusion Art:** New art trend using light to create illusions opens up opportunities for light technology innovation. - **Luminous Installations:** The fascination with luminous installations points to opportunities for creative lighting designs in architectural design. - **Subtle Shadows:** Exploring the subtleties of shadow and light suggests a market for mood-enhancing lighting in architectural design and home decor. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Incorporating luminous installations and light illusion art into interior design can create unique and distinctive spaces. - **Art:** The trend toward light installations can create new avenues for creativity and innovation in the art world. - **Architecture:** The trend in light illusion art and installations suggests that exploring the use of light and shadows in architectural design will create stunning and memorable structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md)