# Spectacular Science-Based Art The New Work of Caleb Charland Focuses on Light and Fire By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-work-of-caleb-charland References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/caleb-charland-new-science-art) & [calebcharland](http://calebcharland.com/recent-work-3/) Back in 2010, the world was astounded by a series of science-based artworks involving fire, light, fruit and more; the new work of Caleb Charland is just as impressive. Although most of it still revolves around light and fire in some shape or form, they are brought about in a variety of ways. For instance, 'Breakbeat With Sparkler and Metronome' involves a common sparkler attached to a metronome, as the name gives away, that creates a [zig-zagging pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection) when captured with a [long-exposure lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1). Yet he broke up the pattern using his hand. The other new work of Caleb Charland is just as captivating. Some of them involve [crystal balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara) while others phosphorescent powder, candles and fish bowls. Creative and clever, these scientific experiments are as visually stunning as his past work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Science-based Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to blend art and science, creating visually stunning pieces. - **Light and Fire:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques to use light and fire in artworks, pushing the boundaries of creativity. - **Creative Experiments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine unconventional materials and tools in artistic experiments, introducing unique perspectives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace scientific principles and techniques in traditional art forms, attracting new audiences and inspiring creativity. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore long-exposure techniques and unconventional subjects in photography, producing captivating and distinctive images. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate scientific elements into product design, resulting in functional yet visually appealing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Concept-Driven Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-toth-depea.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md)