# Low-Fi Lighting Art This Lighting Art Reduces Forms to Simplistic, Hazy Pixels By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-art References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pixelated-led-art-jim-campbell/) & [jimcampbell](http://www.jimcampbell.tv/) Jim Campbell's [lighting art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) is composed of a series of [LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light) that breaks down imagery into simple pixels. While there is a lot of technology available to make artwork as hyper-realistic and as high quality as possible, the these works go in the complete opposite direction. Works like 'Light Topography Wave' and 'Commuters' feature a series of lit-up dots that simplify the forms of the human body. In these two artworks, the silhouettes of people are visible, but hazy as they move across the [low-definition surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light). Unlike a crisp, flat TV screen, Campbell's artwork is presented on surfaces that have various changes in depth, which adds even more interest to the unique art pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-fi Lighting:** Opportunity for low-resolution lighting designs that evoke simplicity and hazy aesthetics. - **Pixelated Art:** Potential for pixelated artwork that breaks down imagery into basic forms for a unique visual experience. - **Depth-enhanced Surfaces:** Innovation opportunity for surfaces with changes in depth to add more interest to art installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore low-fi lighting techniques to create unique and visually captivating pieces. - **Technology:** Technological advancements can be used to create pixelated displays and enhance depth in surfaces for art installations. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate low-fi lighting and pixelated art to add a unique and mesmerizing aesthetic to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Digital Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md)