Eindhoven-based Studio Atùppertù designed the Perspectives mirrors for the Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XXI Secolo (MAXXI). The defining feature of the mirrors are the way in which they use two reflective surfaces to ricochet light back and forth, creating visually arresting patterns.
Designer Gionata Gatto created two designs, each encompassing different mirrored elements, to frame the light bulbs and their oscillating glow. Each design uses a brass and stainless steel structure to affix the LED light between a layer of reflective glass and a sheet of one-way mirror.
The tinted one-way mirrors become partially transparent when the lights are turned on, ultimately reflecting the light of the bulb onto the surfaces. Gatto explains, "I thought that the light, bouncing between the different materials would produce an interesting combination of reflection effects, possibly amplified by the slightly yellowish shade of the one-way mirrors."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Reflective Surface Design
- Designers are exploring innovative ways to use reflective surfaces to create visually arresting patterns and effects.
- Layered Lighting
- The use of layered materials in lighting design is creating unique and dynamic lighting effects.
- Transparency and Reflection
- Artists and designers are experimenting with transparency and reflection to create captivating visual compositions.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Interior design professionals can incorporate reflective surface designs to create captivating and visually stunning spaces.
- Lighting Industry
- The lighting industry can explore the use of layered materials and innovative designs to create unique lighting products with captivating visual effects.
- Art and Exhibition
- Art galleries and exhibition spaces can utilize transparency and reflection techniques to create immersive and visually engaging installations.
