# Optical Illusion Ceilings The 'Nine Dancing Triangles' Painting by Felice Varini Waltzes Above By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-dancing-triangles-by-felice-varini References: [ww.ignant.de](http://ww.ignant.de/2012/07/16/nine-dancing-triangles/) & [varini.org](http://www.varini.org) Geometric painting gets an optical illusion twist with the [geometric ceiling painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) entitled 'Nine Dancing Triangles' by Felice Varini. The red-pattered ceiling decor was painted on-site at the Château Chasse-Spleen. The winery is located in Moulis-en-Médoc, France, which is considered part of the Bordeaux region. The artist has created an optical illusion by painting red panels that seem to dance above the barrels pictured. The 'Dancing' bit is explained by the fact that depending on where you are situated in the space, the piece looks different. As if the shapes above were moving, and waltzing about above the rows of endless barrels. Varini's work plays with perspective, optical illusions and interior decor. It is fascinating to see the possibilities of the [paint art medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow), especially when it incorporates a fine Bordeau wine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometric Illusion Art:** Opportunities for artists and designers to innovate with geometric shapes and optical illusions in all kinds of interior decoration and artwork. - **Perspective-shifting Designs:** Designers can create innovative home decor products and architectural designs that play with perspective and optical illusions to enhance the visual experience of a space. - **Immersive Wine-related Experiences:** The wine and hospitality industry can innovate by incorporating immersive and interactive art installations, such as Varini's painting, into their spaces for a unique and engaging experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Opportunities for artists and art institutions to innovate with geometric shapes and optical illusions in various mediums. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate perspective-shifting optical illusions into their creations to create unique and visually dynamic living spaces. - **Wine and Hospitality:** Opportunities for wineries and restaurants to create immersive experiences for their customers by blending wine and art in innovative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Conical Glass Pavilion Wineries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-panorama-pavilion.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md)