# Video Game Light Art This Pac-Man Light Installation Creates Pop Culture with Camera Tricks By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-art References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2014/05/29/amazing-pac-man-light-painting/) & [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/photographer-and-light-artist-michael-bosanko-used-w-1581848895) This [light art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) by Michael Bosanko shows that with some good camera work it doesn't take much to create something riveting. The image pays homage to a [classic game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-world-2-repac) that has stood the test of time as one of the greatest video games ever created -- [Pac-man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade). Much like sparklers in the summer, cameras can capture moving light to create images that in reality don't actually exist. In this image we see Pac-man and his usual assailants, the ghosts, only three of which make an appearance. The Pac-man image is beautiful because it's solid and smooth, but the ghost images are especially captivating because of their details flowing bodies. The setting looks like an old abandoned building, which is light years away from the walls that usually house the yellow semi-circle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Camera-aided Light Installations:** Using cameras to capture moving light and create captivating installations. - **Pop Culture Homage:** Creating artwork that pays tribute to iconic video games and pop culture references. - **Captivating Light Art:** Exploring the creation of visually stunning light art installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Embracing innovative techniques like camera-aided light installations to create unique and captivating art pieces. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** Utilizing pop culture homage to effectively engage with video game enthusiasts and fans of iconic gaming characters. - **Photography and Visual Media:** Leveraging camera tricks and techniques to create visually captivating images and art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Nostalgic Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-worlds-of-wonder.md) - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Dedicated Desktop Character Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-microphone.md) - [AI-Powered Pixel Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md)