# Arcade-Inspired Installations The 'Ghost in the Machine Series' by Erika Iris is Nerdy and Fun By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erika-iris References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/10/01/Turning-Nintendo-Controllers-Cords-Into-Art/) & [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2012/09/nintendo-characters-created-from-nes-con.php) Artist Erika Iris has made classic video game characters come to life in her 'Ghost in the Machine' series. These awesome pieces would make a great addition to any geek's home. Iris created each piece from retro [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio) controllers and wires. The pieces are currently on display in Princeton, New Jersey at Triumph Brewery for her solo exhibition. Iris has created several pieces and they all have a very nostalgic feel to them. Each piece is created using a [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box) controller and its cord. The different pieces include, PAC-MAN, Mario, A Mario Mushroom and Zelda. Each piece is selling for $2,000; so if you're a wealthy nerd searching for a great piece of art that reflects that, you should definitely check the series out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Arcade Art:** Creating art installations from retro arcade gaming components presents an opportunity for artists and marketers to generate nostalgic appeal and target the gaming subculture. - **Retro Gaming Decor:** The rise of retro gaming decor presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop niche interior decor products that target the gaming subculture's nostalgia. - **Tech-inspired Art:** The fusion of technology and art presents an opportunity for artists and marketers to create unconventional and innovative art installations that appeal to both tech enthusiasts and art lovers. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can explore showcasing more tech-inspired and arcade-inspired artists and tap into the nostalgia and memories tied to these retro products from the gaming subculture. - **Marketing:** Marketing firms can leverage the arcade art trend to create unconventional and memorable campaigns that target the gaming subculture and evoke nostalgia in their audience. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can develop product lines that cater to the growing interest in retro gaming decor and capitalize on this nostalgic trend to appeal to a specialized audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [AI-Supporting Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronics-hub-art.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md)