# Ghostly Lights Manfred Kielnhofer's Time Guards are an Unusual Set of Lights By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manfred-kielnhofer-time-guards References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/light-guards-by-manfred-kielnhofer/#more-63213) & [kielnhofer.at](http://kielnhofer.at/) We've all seen [lights of different shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light), sizes, and designs, but none seem as mysterious and unusual as Manfred Kielnhofer's Time Guards series. The Time Guards lights by Kielnhofer are an unsual set of lights that are [life-sized sculptures of people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) covered in hooded robes. The sculptures have that eerie ghostly feel, reminding you of druids or something out of a cult making them mysterious and intriguing. The sculptures are equipped with 32W [energy-saving bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chant) that will light up your homes and probably scare a few thieves off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 27% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Lighting:** The Time Guards lights by Kielnhofer offer a unique approach to lighting design, providing an unconventional and mysterious atmosphere. - **Artistic Home Decor:** Kielnhofer's Time Guards serve as both functional lights and artistic sculptures, showcasing a trend towards incorporating art into home decor. - **Eerie Aesthetic:** The ghostly and mysterious aesthetic of the Time Guards lights taps into a growing trend towards incorporating eerie elements into design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting Design:** The Time Guards lights present an opportunity for the lighting design industry to explore innovative and unconventional lighting concepts. - **Art and Sculpture:** Kielnhofer's Time Guards blur the line between art and functional decor, highlighting the potential for disruptive innovation in the art and sculpture industries. - **Home Furnishings:** The unique and captivating design of the Time Guards lights can inspire the home furnishings industry to integrate more artistic and unconventional pieces into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-light-mini.md)