# Conductive Body Paint ‘Music Box' Dancer Creates a Tune with ‘Bare' Ink By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-conductive-body-paint-music-box References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/02/my-body-paint-communicates-with-lights-and-music/) & [bareconductive](http://www.bareconductive.com/) Bare is an innovative [body paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) which allows small amounts of electricity to transfer though it to create all kinds of fun stuff. That's my technical lingo. The paint is non-metallic, yet conductive. It has been used to light up [tiny LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device), transmit data from person to person or even from a human to a computer. The ink, which is non-toxic and is applied directly to the skin, washes off with water. In this video titled ‘Music Box,’ Bare was applied to a dancer who was placed in a wired up chamber. As various parts of her body touched the surfaces, [music was created](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro). It’s fascinating to watch and listen to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Conductive Body Paint:** The innovation of Bare body paint opens up opportunities for interactive body art and wearable technology. - **Non-metallic Conductors:** The development of non-metallic conductive materials presents opportunities for new advancements in electronics and wearable devices. - **Data Transmission Through Skin:** The ability to transmit data from person to person or from human to computer using conductive body paint opens up possibilities for secure and convenient communication. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the use of conductive body paint to create interactive performances and immersive experiences. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate conductive body paint into wearable technology designs, revolutionizing the way we interact with clothing and accessories. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can utilize conductive body paint for biometric data collection or as a platform for medical monitoring devices, leading to advancements in personalized medicine and telemedicine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Movement-Evoking Audio Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favle22.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md)