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# Silhouette-Centric Architecture
The Multiple Shadow House by Olafur Eliasson

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-28 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiple-shadow-house
References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1563973/eye-candy-olafur-eliassons-amazing-new-art-installation) & [tanyabonakdargallery](http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/)

Ever since watching 'Peter Pan,' I grew to appreciate my shadow because unlike Peter's, it never tried to leave me--so I think I should get it something like some new digs, and I think I know exactly where to find that something, the [Multiple Shadow House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaiam-highrise-balance-ball-stool).

Created by artist Olafur Eliasson, the Multiple Shadow House is pretty darn cool. Featuring [different colored lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp) along the back wall, they converge to create a white light on the opposite wall. But when a person walks in front of it, the various colors reveal themselves.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Interactive Light Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create immersive experiences through interactive light installations.
- **Shadow-based Artwork:** Growing trend of incorporating shadows as an artistic element to enhance visual storytelling.
- **Multisensory Environments:** Emerging market for creating immersive spaces that engage multiple senses to enhance user experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new possibilities in creating immersive light-based installations and innovative shadow-based artwork.
- **Experiential Marketing:** Brands can leverage interactive light installations and shadow-based artwork to create captivating and memorable brand experiences for consumers.
- **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues can incorporate multisensory environments to provide unique and engaging experiences for their guests and patrons.

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