# Sound-Sensitive Structures The Gabey Tjon a Tham Installation Reflects Tones By Jordy E | Published 2013-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabey-tjon-a-tham References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/gabey-tjon-a-tham-repetition-at-my-distance) & [gabeytjonatham](http://www.gabeytjonatham.com) Artist Gabey Tjon a Tham has released the Repetition At My Distance installation. The towering blue structure reacts to sounds bites, reverberating in turn via the [vibrations of the cascading waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-wave-house). Repetition At My Distance is set to the tune of blowing wind. The [strings of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) become more and more intense with the passage of the air, picking up with speed and size as the recorded song plays on a wheel. Tham hopes to above all else engage the minds of viewers, "the perceiver is reverted to a process of reflection on its own thoughts, memories and dreams." And indeed, as the patterns of light persist, spectators conjure up [profound states of mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom) that may not have been otherwise triggered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sound-responsive Architecture:** Explore opportunities for creating architectural structures that respond and adapt to sound vibrations, creating immersive and interactive experiences. - **Sensory Art Installations:** Discover innovative ways to incorporate sound and vibrations into art installations, enhancing viewer engagement and creating unique sensory experiences. - **Interactive Light Installations:** Unleash the potential of using sound as a trigger for interactive light displays, allowing for dynamic and captivating visual experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore incorporating sound-responsive elements into buildings and spaces, revolutionizing the way people interact with their environment. - **Art:** Artists can experiment with integrating sound and vibrations into their installations, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms and creating multisensory masterpieces. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize sound-responsive technologies to enhance live performances, creating immersive and unforgettable experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydreamer.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Sound-Interactive Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arborhythm.md) - [Water-Covered Speaker Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-by-water.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Immersive Audio-Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/180-the-strand.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md)