# Illuminated Cavern Captures The 'More Light to Come' Collection Adds Swirls of Light to Dark Caves By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-light-to-come References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/06/12/incredible-light-sculptures-in-marble-mines/) & [whudat.de](http://www.whudat.de/lightpainting-stefano-bellamoli-more-light-to-come-8-pictures/) Italian artist Stefano Bellamoli created a series of beautiful [light paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) set in a marble mine called 'More Light to Come.' Bellamoli used long exposure photography in order to create balls and swirls of light in damp caverns. The striking photos leverage the confined and dark space in order to create surreal images. Bellamoli took his gear down to a marble mine in Verona, Italy in order to form the pictures. Using exposures of up to 10 minutes long, the artist made light dance around emotionless caves. Each picture works amazingly well because Bellamoli contrasted two very different things. Elegant swirls of light were placed in harsh and rugged environments. Though the elements of each photo contrast, they also complement each other. The confined area means that the light had the opportunity to bounce off as many surfaces as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Light Painting:** Opportunities for advancing photography techniques with the use of extended exposure and light manipulation. - **Surreal Environments:** Innovative ways of enhancing our perception of space through contrast and manipulation of physical features. - **Visual Art Installations:** Unique installations that combine art, light and space to create immersive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** New techniques for capturing light and creating unique imagery in various settings including urban and natural landscapes. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunities for innovative experiential installations that incorporate light to enhance visitor experience at attractions such as museums, theme parks and hotels. - **Architecture and Design:** New possibilities for incorporating light art in building design for unique and dynamic experiences indoors and outdoors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Luminous Tile Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balera-collection.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md)