# Buoyant Orb Exhibitions The 'Light Drift' Installation Floated on the Schuylkill River By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-drift References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/100_orbs_of_light_float_in_the_schuylkill_river__17647.asp) & [hyarchitecture](http://hyarchitecture.com/) I wish I had visited Philadelphia this weekend because I might have witnessed the 'Light Drift' art installation while enjoying an authentic Philly cheesesteak. Created by [Howeler + Yoon Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa), the 'Light Drift' installation was comprised of 100 orbs of light that danced beautifully across the Schuylkill River. Passersby could sit on the landed orbs and the floating ones would change pattern via RFID tags. Take a look at the video to see this stunning display. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Light Installations:** Creating immersive art experiences using interactive lighting technology allows for unique and captivating exhibitions. - **RFID in Art Installations:** Incorporating RFID technology into art installations provides dynamic and interactive elements that engage viewers in new and innovative ways. - **Outdoor Floating Installations:** Installing art displays on bodies of water or in outdoor environments creates a visually stunning and unexpected experience for audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Exploring interactive technologies in art installations presents an opportunity for artists and designers to push the boundaries of creativity and engagement. - **Technology:** Developing RFID applications for art installations opens up new possibilities for the integration of technology and artistic expression. - **Tourism and Events:** Incorporating unique and captivating outdoor art installations can enhance the visitor experience and attract larger audiences to tourist destinations or events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Spring-Welcoming Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Water Tower-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-brand-herms.md) - [Concept-Driven Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-toth-depea.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md)