# Psychedelic Immersion Spheres The Bindu Shards by James Turrell is a 'Perceptual Cell' By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bindu-shards References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/james-turrells-psychedelic-immersion-sphere.html) & [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2010/nov/17/bindu-shards-james-turrell-gagosian) Trend Hunter may have featured light shows before, but nothing was ever as transcendent as this Bindu Shards art installation. Described as a "[perceptual cell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience)" by artist and creator James Turrell, it brings people into a state of ecstasy during the 15 minutes they are inside the sphere. Currently being exhibited at the Gagosian Gallery in London, the Bindu Shards light show [messes with your senses and perceptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena-abu-dhabi) so much that once inside, "you do not know what is inside and outside your head," according to The Guardian art writer Jonathan Jones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Perceptual Art Installations:** Creating immersive experiences that alter the senses and perceptions to induce ecstasy and transcendence. - **Light Show Technology:** Innovating the use of lights and projections to create unique and transformative experiences. - **Sensory Deprivation Chambers:** Exploring the effects of total sensory deprivation on the human mind and body for therapeutic and transformative purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Pushing the boundaries of art and design by exploring new ways to create transformative and immersive experiences. - **Entertainment and Events:** Incorporating new forms of immersive technology and sensory experiences to entertain audiences at events and attractions. - **Wellness and Therapy:** Expanding innovative therapies that use altered states of consciousness, sensory deprivation, and transformative experiences to treat mental health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [Interactive Light Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wall-is-a-door.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Kaleidoscopic Dream Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamachine.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Retro Glass Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-bell.md)