# Desert Reflective Art Installations Olafur Eliasson Designs the Shadows Travelling Installation By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/23/olafur-eliasson-world-cup-qatar-installation-shadows-sea-day/)  Danish-Islandic artist Olafur Eliasson works on the new Shadows Travelling installation on the Sea of the Day. It is made up of 20 [circular structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-assembly-of-lovers) that are taking place during this year's FIFA World Cup. It is made in collaboration with [Qatar Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum) and features over 100 commissioned artworks installed throughout Qatar. Qatar Museums states that, "On arriving at the installation, looking up at the [mirrored undersides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1), you will come to realise that you are, in fact, looking down – at the earth and at yourself. Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day continues the Danish-Icelandic artist's longstanding exploration into the interplay of human perception and the natural world. The principles behind such patterns were recently discovered by mathematicians in the West, may have informed some of the sophisticated designs found in Islamic cultures since medieval times." Image Credit: Olafur Eliasson, Qatar Museums ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reflective Installations in Public Spaces:** The use of reflective materials in art installations is becoming more popular in public spaces as a way to engage and interact with viewers. - **Interactive Art at Sporting Events:** Creative collaborations between artists and sports organizations provide opportunities for interactive art installations at major sporting events. - **Art and Science Collaborations:** Artists and scientists working together are discovering new ways to create and innovate in fields such as design and technological advancements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Reflective art installations offer new perspectives and experiences for those in the art and design industry. - **Sports Entertainment:** Sports organizations using unique art installations can draw in fans and create memorable experiences. - **Science and Technology:** Collaborations between artists and scientists can lead to new discoveries and advancements in science and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Racism-Reflecting Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflection-in-numbers.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum.md)