# Ghostly Glass Scratching Installations The 'Last Train' Has a Faux Hand Carving Designs into Glass By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-train References: [thecreatorsproject.vice](http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/ron-arad-turns-ipad-drawings-into-diamond-etched-glass-paintings) The 'Last Train' installation by Ron Arad uses a robot to [carve drawings into glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell). The installation is controlled by an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-pilates-reformer) which allows the user to draw. As the artist draws, Arad's installation replicates every stroke. A replica of the artist's fist with a diamond ring on it is used to carve out the drawing onto a pane of glass. The inspiration behind the name of the installation came from Ron Arad's memory of a man drawing on train windows with his ring. Last Train almost has a [surreal and dream-like effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) to it from the fist that seems like it's floating in the air. Since we can't see the owner of the fist, the installation feels like the man from Arad's memory is scratching on the window. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robot-assisted Art:** The use of robots in the creation of art allows for precise and intricate designs to be made on various mediums. - **Interactive Installations:** Art installations that allow users to directly participate and interact with the artwork provide a unique and immersive experience. - **Digital Replication:** The ability to replicate an artist's strokes and create identical copies of artwork opens up new possibilities in the art world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of robotics and interactive elements to create innovative and engaging artworks. - **Technology:** Advancements in robotics and digital replication technologies can be applied to various industries, such as manufacturing and prototyping. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Interactive art installations can enhance the guest experience in hotels, museums, and other entertainment venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Embassy Wait-Representing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-clock-installation.md) - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)