# Whimsically Dancing Lights Christian Parto's E.L.O Installation Features Dipping Illuminators By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-partos References: [collabcubed](http://collabcubed.com/2011/11/11/christian-partos-e-l-o/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja_7ce-8ZZs) The best kinds of [installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light) are those that wholly engages its audience, and Christian Partos illustrates a clear understanding of this with his artwork. Christian Partos' installation, called E.L.O for Electric Light Orchesta, welcomes its viewers by performing a [whimsical dance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki). Each of the lights dip down one by one as a delightful surprise to each guest of the art piece. The Christian Partos installation is featured as a [permanent piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) at the Borusan Music House. Check out the video to see Christian Partos' installation magically in action. **Implications** - Modern-day consumers experience such hectic schedules that they are constantly looking for a brief escape from their stressful routines. New artists trying to make a name for themselves on the market could develop a greater number of items with a whimsical element in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Installations:** There is an opportunity for artists to create more art installations with a whimsical element to engage modern-day consumers looking for brief escapes from their stressful routines. - **Interactive Art:** There is a trend towards installations that engage the audience, providing an opportunity for artists to create more interactive art pieces. - **Light Art:** There is a trend towards using light as the primary medium for art installations, which presents an opportunity for artists to explore new forms of light art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore and leverage the trend towards whimsical and interactive art installations. - **Event Planning:** There is an opportunity for event planners to incorporate interactive art installations in events to engage and captivate their audiences. - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to incorporate light art into their building designs, creating a unique and engaging experience for occupants and visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md)