# Agressively Voyeuristic Artwork The Desire of Codes Installation Creates a Memory-Like Experience By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desire-of-codes References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665699/a-sly-installation-that-tracks-you-turning-voyeurism-into-art) & [doc.ycam.jp](http://doc.ycam.jp/work/index_en.html) A person would have to be daring to enter the Desire of Codes art installation. It is comprised of 90 wall-mounted video cameras and six [robotic cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow), which are aimed directly at the audience. This surveillance-heavy art piece was installed by the Japanese artist Seiko Mikami, who wanted to create an experience that makes "visitor[s] feel as if [they were] watching memories stored in their brain." Basically, the Desire of Codes art installation records visitors (their hair, eyes, bags and more) and then projects these images onto a [hexagonal screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reframe-installation) in another room. This unique screen gives the images a surreal look that makes them appear as though they are part of a dream come alive. There is no real logic behind what images are shown since it combines footage from different times and days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surveillance Art:** New trend in digital art installations using cameras to create a surreal-like experience for visitors. - **Immersion Art:** Trend towards creating art that fully immerses visitors in a sensory experience, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. - **Interactive Installation Art:** Art installations that use technology such as cameras and screens to create an interactive experience for visitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Exhibitions:** Art exhibitions can incorporate new forms of technology to create memorable and unique experiences for visitors. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can use interactive installations to create immersive and memorable experiences for attendees. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing campaigns and advertising can use immersive installations to create memorable and engaging experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md) - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [Sculptural Surveillance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md) - [Immersive Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation.md) - [Immersive House Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage.md)