# Interactive Umbrella Performances The I-Ching Art Installation Involves 64 Chinese Phrases By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-ching-art-installation References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/hotel-guests-young-artists.html) & [work.huangrui.org](http://work.huangrui.org/) One way to attract [hotel guests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobu-hotel-los-cabos) is to host an exhibition such as the I-Ching art installation. It is not just the art that will reel in potential guests; this art installation also features an entertainingly interactive feature. The exhibit revolves around a variety of [black and white umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella) that have been inscribed with 64 phrases from the ancient Chinese text known as ‘The Book of Changes.' Created by artist Huang Rui, the I-Ching art installation is hosted at the Opposite House hotel in Beijing, China. When Rui is present, guests are invited to hold one of the umbrellas and form a circle. Following the artist's cue, the participating guests can then communicate with one another either aloud or in silence. From above, the umbrellas look like the yin-yang symbol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to engage and interact with audiences through immersive art installations. - **Cultural Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique experiences that showcase diverse cultural elements to attract and engage customers. - **Ancient Text Revivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find innovative ways to bring ancient texts and traditions into modern contexts for educational and entertainment purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive art installations into hotels and resorts to enhance guest experiences and differentiate from competitors. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create interactive installations that offer unique and immersive experiences to visitors. - **Education and Museums:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use interactive art installations to make educational content more engaging and accessible to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)