# Artful Man-Made Puddles Jeffrey Michael Austin Makes Puddle Art Reflecting the Sky and Galaxy By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddles References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2018/02/14/man-made-puddles-reflecting-skies-and-galaxies-2/) & [jeffreymichaelaustin](http://www.jeffreymichaelaustin.com/puddles) Artist Jeffrey Michael Austin introduced a [unique art installation series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) entitled 'Puddles.' The entire series of man-made puddles reflects visuals of the sky and galaxy; there's realistic imagery of blue skies, clouds and starry galaxies in the never-drying puddles. These designs easily captivate the attention of passersby with their unconventional looks. Jean Michael Austin's work was first produced at the Sat Uncle artist residency located at the [University of Illinois](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-additive-manufacturing) for the Urbana-Champaign. The artist hopes to bring positive feelings to whomever has encounters with his work. Currently, the Puddles installation can be found across public areas in Urbana-Champaign, around Midwest galleries and venues such as [DEMO Project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kier-apartment), Sidecar Gallery and Enos Park. Image Credit: Jeffrey Michael Austin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Man-made Puddle Art:** Artists incorporating unique and unconventional man-made puddles in their art installations. - **Sky and Galaxy Reflections:** Artists using reflections of the sky and galaxy in their man-made puddle art installations. - **Unconventional Art Design:** Artists using unconventional designs to captivate the attention of passersby with their art installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers creating unconventional art installations incorporating man-made puddles. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and other tourist attractions incorporating unique art installations to impress guests. - **Event and Venue Management:** Venues and event management firms seeking innovative and unconventional art installations to differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)