# Manipulated Hand Art Nico Baixas Performs with and Edits His Own Hands By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-art References: [mercatflorst](http://mercatflors.cat/en/espectacle/idn-2013-hibrid-accions/) Multimedia artist Nico Baixas performs and digitally manipulates his own captures to create [moving hand art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand). The resulting effect is a fluidly moving video consisting of nothing but frivolously moving hands and fingers. Because the images are edited to seem symmetrical and geometric, the images look [kaleidoscopic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box). The black background and white moving images have a hauntingly captivating effect. This video uniquely combines [performance, visual arts and video production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop). It is interesting to think that such a wide range of shapes can be created using snippets of just one subject -- human hands. Digital editing has enabled us to create a fascinating images using clips of anything and everything. Baixas says his possibilites are limitless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hand Art:** Hand-only images and videos, symmetrical and kaleidoscopic effects. - **Digital Manipulation of Performance Art:** Artists can now use digital tools to edit and enhance live performances, opening up new creative avenues. - **Multimedia Art Performance:** Combining multiple forms of media in a single performance creates an engrossing and unique experience for audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Hand art and performance manipulation can be adapted into exciting and new forms of entertainment, such as music videos or live event visuals. - **Advertising:** Create engaging ads that utilize hand art and digital manipulation to showcase a product or service in new and interesting ways. - **Education:** These new forms of artistic expression can be used in education to teach creativity and artistic techniques using digital tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md)