# Infinitely Mirrored Installations 'The Phoenix Is Closer Than It Appears' Exhibit is Surreal By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phoenix-is-closer-than-it-appears References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671271/a-vertiginous-mirrored-room-that-multiplies-inhabitants-infinitely) & [thilofrank.net](http://www.thilofrank.net/start-1) 'The Phoenix Is Closer Than It Appears' is a mind-boggling art installation that revolves around the use of mirrors. A small hundred-square-foot room placed in a bare room of the KUNSTEN, [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) in Aalborg, Denmark, the exterior is covered in mirrors that help it to blend into its bland surroundings. The inside, however, is a different story all together. As soon as people step in the tiny room, they are bombarded with [infinite reflections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors) of themselves. Like a giant [mirrored matrix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1), 'The Phoenix Is Closer Than It Appears' installation is captivating. Created by Berlin-based artist Thilo Frank, the walls, floor and ceiling feature dizzying replicas of the inhabitant. The experience is only heightened by the swing they are invited to sit on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mirrored Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create immersive and surreal experiences using mirrors. - **Infinite Reflections:** Potential for technology companies to develop products that utilize mirrors and reflections to create illusions and captivating effects. - **Blending Into Surroundings:** Opportunity for architects and interior designers to incorporate mirror elements into buildings and spaces to seamlessly blend in with the environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of mirrors as a medium to create visually stunning and immersive installations. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop innovative products that integrate mirrors and reflections to enhance virtual reality, gaming, and entertainment experiences. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can utilize mirrors to create unique, visually appealing spaces that seamlessly blend with the surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-spend-each-day-embracing-flowers.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Mirrored Flower Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md)