# Colorful Luminous Installations This Light Installation by Artist Liz West is a Sensory Experience By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-liz-west References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/02/18/colorful-light-installations-by-liz-west/colorful-light-installations-by-liz-west-1/) & [liz-west](http://www.liz-west.com/works/) Artist Liz West uses color and light to create unique, [immersive experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-experience) that transform large spaces with [gradient colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-25). The latest in a series of [installations that make prominent use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1) of T8 fluorescent bulbs and architectural space, 'Your Color Perception' is a stunning prismatic rainbow that you can walk through. 'Your Color Perception' and other works by artist Liz West incorporate the extended periods of darkness during winter months by showing the exhibit during this time, making the lights and by extension the entire installation bleed with more saturation, heightening the overall experience. The 'Your Color Perception' installation, which takes over 5,000 square feet, is currently installed at Castlefield Gallery’s New Art Spaces Federation House in Manchester. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luminous Installations:** Opportunity for using color and light to create immersive experiences in large spaces with gradient colors. - **T8 Fluorescent Bulbs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to utilize T8 fluorescent bulbs in artistic installations to create vibrant and eye-catching displays. - **Extended Darkness Exhibitions:** The utilization of extended periods of darkness during winter months to enhance the visual impact and immersion of light installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art Installations:** Artists can explore the transformative power of color and light in large-scale installations, providing unique sensory experiences for viewers. - **Architecture:** Architects can integrate luminous installations using T8 fluorescent bulbs into building designs, creating visually striking and captivating environments. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate extended darkness exhibitions and luminous installations to create memorable and immersive experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md)