# Flooded Art Exhibits The Latest Douglas Gordon Installation Involves 150,000 Gallons of Water By Erin Fox | Published 2014-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/douglas-gordon-installation References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/150-000-gallons-of-water-transform-a-room-into-a-reflective-lake) Once housing Ann Hamilton's adult playground, The Park Avenue Armory currently houses the latest Douglas Gordon installation. Flooding the entirety of the warehouse with [150,000 gallons of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vondel-fountain), the art exhibit holds two pianos in the middle of the venue, allowing their presence to reflect off of the water. Douglas Gordon wanted to created a reflective canvas made of water. The installation is called 'Tears Become...Streams Become...'. With French pianist, Hélène Grimaud, playing ten performances of [water-themed works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) on a Steinway in the center of the armory. At first, when the audience arrives, the area is dry. Then, as Grimaud starts to play, the room begins to flood, becoming a [reflective pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-works) that creates the illusion that the space has doubled in depth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Art Installations:** Opportunity for art installations that engage multiple senses and create unique experiences for viewers. - **Water-themed Exhibits:** Potential to explore the artistic representation of water and its various states in immersive installations. - **Interactive Performance Spaces:** Demand for venues that incorporate audience participation and dynamic elements into live performances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Entertainment:** Opportunity for artists, galleries, and event spaces to embrace innovative installations and experiences. - **Music Industry:** Potential for musicians and performers to explore new ways of engaging audiences through interactive and immersive performances. - **Architecture and Design:** Demand for architects and designers to create adaptable spaces that can transform based on the specific needs of different events and art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Peace-Inspired Waterfall Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Water Connection Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatecture.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md)