# Sculptural Talk Ebon Heath Creates ‘Visual Noise' For Urban Living By Rachel | Published 2009-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ebon-Heath-Visual-Noise References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/ebon-heaths-sculptures-create-beautiful-visual-noise.html) & [listeningwithmyeyes](http://listeningwithmyeyes.com/index.html) Ebon Heath's 'Visual Noise' sculptures are meant to reflect modern living, but they seem better than just regular mobiles. The 'Visual Noise' sculptures are formed out of letters and words, formed together into [mobiles that create cascades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) of jumbled text. The outcome is a very [graphic and exciting sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). "The structures are a [physical representation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) of our language as object," said Heath. "This 'visual noise' permeates all aspects of modern culture, especially living... It is this cozy womb of information, data or chorus of cacophony that my mobiles hope to represent as well as reveal." 'Visual Noise' by Ebon Heath can be seen here or on his website. **Implications** - Artists are increasingly using mainstream culture's love of typography as an opportunity to use graphic representations of letters and words as a social statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graphic Representations:** The use of graphic representations of letters and words as a social statement is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Typography:** Embracing typography as a form of art allows for innovative and attention-grabbing sculptures. - **Visual Noise:** Creating sculptures that reflect and reveal the 'visual noise' of modern culture presents disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore and capitalize on the trend of using graphic representations in sculptures. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating graphic representations of letters and words in marketing and advertising campaigns can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate typography sculptures to create unique and visually engaging spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md)