# Origami Light Installations Masakazu Shirane’s 3D Kaleidoscope Sculpture is Immersive By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-light-installation References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2015/06/03/light-origami-masakazu-shiranes-immersive-3d-kaleidoscope-made-from-320-origami-shapes/) & [shirane-miyazaki](http://www.shirane-miyazaki.com/) This origami light installation is the work of designer Masakazu Shirane who created the sculpture using 320 geometric forms. The immersive environment is open until June 8th, gracing [Vivid Sydney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/there-now-here), the Australian city's festival of light. The event is being held for 18 days and includes various light installations and music performances that will inspire visitors. This particular art piece is an origami light installation that draws visitors in. Resembling a geometric flower, the installation's exterior emits a neon glow of light while its interior is adorned with [complex geometries and reflective surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time). Once inside, visitors are taken to an otherworldly place and are able to experience a sensory environment that modulates light in an experiential way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Origami Light Installations:** Creating immersive and interactive art experiences through origami light installations. - **Geometric Forms:** Utilizing geometric forms to create visually captivating installations. - **Experiential Light Modulation:** Using light to create sensory environments that offer unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate light and geometry in art installations. - **Event Planning:** Organizing captivating light installations and music performances for festivals and events. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Creating unique and immersive visual experiences to attract visitors and enhance tourism offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md)