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# Confessional Art Projects
Candy Chang Invites You to Share Your Secrets for Public Display

By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-04-18 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-chang
References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2012/09/03/anonymous-confessions/) & [candychang](http://candychang.com/)

Inspired by Post Secret and Shinto shrine prayer walls, artist Candy Chang created a private yet public space to share and confess one's deepest secrets.

Entitled 'Confessions,' the project "invites people to anonymously share their confessions and see the confessions of people around them in the heart of the Las Vegas strip." [Confession booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-caffeine-confessions) allow people to privately write down their confessions, which are then displayed on walls around the gallery. Everyone wants to know other people's secrets without sharing their own, but Candy Chang's [communal space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition) allows confessors to divulge their dirty laundry without an ounce of shame involved.

Whether you reveal something about yourself or just read the secret stories of others, Candy Chang's 'Confessions' is a [meditative art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) which engages all viewers alike.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Community Confessions:** Creating communal spaces for anonymous sharing of personal secrets and stories.
- **Interactive Art:** Engaging viewers through interactive and participatory art projects.
- **Public Displays:** Using public spaces as a platform for personal expression and connection.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art Galleries:** Creating innovative experiences for visitors through interactive and thought-provoking art installations.
- **Therapy and Counseling:** Exploring new ways of promoting self-expression and catharsis in therapy and counseling settings.
- **Public Spaces:** Transforming public spaces into engaging and inclusive environments that foster connection and dialogue.

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