# Flipping Chromatic Installations The Automated Colour Field Randomly Changes Every Minute By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-colour-field References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/rebecca_baumanns_automated_colour_field_20835.asp) & [rebecca-baumann](http://www.rebecca-baumann.com/Works/Automated-Colour-Field11/) The Automated Colour Field art installation shows a rainbow of hues changing in random sequence on a minute basis. Although it seems like an elaborate work of art, it is actually quite simple. Created by Australia-based artist Rebecca Baumann, the Automated Colour Field art installation is made up of 100 flip-clocks which have been arranged into a basic rectangular shape. The numbers have been covered with paper of different hues, inadvertently creating a pattern like that which used to appear on TV channels that suddenly conked out. Since each clock is separately battery-operated, the Automated Colour Field art installation isn't connected or networked, which gives it a poetic presence. It was on display earlier this year at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Art Installations:** The use of technology to create visually dynamic and immersive art experiences. - **Randomized Color Sequences:** Creating art installations that continuously change colors in a random pattern. - **Poetic Presentations:** Utilizing simple setups and disconnected components to create a visually captivating artistic presence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Incorporating interactive and visually engaging art installations to attract visitors and enhance the overall experience. - **Museum Exhibitions:** Integrating technology and randomization techniques in art displays to capture the attention of museum-goers and provide unique viewing experiences. - **Event Production:** Incorporating poetic and visually captivating installations to create immersive atmospheres at events or conferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md)