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# Sound Wave Paintings
Linden Gledhill Splashes Around With Paint and Sound

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-with-sound-waves-linden-gledhill
References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/23241/http://www.notcot.org/post/23241/) & [linden-g.smugmug](http://linden-g.smugmug.com/gallery/6876798_SswbK#440148666_e24GR)

Linden Gledhill is one of the few people who can say that they are both a biochemist and a photographer. The images in this gallery were generated using [paint and sound waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequency-20). The StopShot control system allowed Gledhill to take these [high speed photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition).

Take a look at the above gallery to see this truly spectacular photos.

**Implications** - The use of unconventional methods in art has led to some of the most [unique and bizarre artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). Audiences appreciate paints, sketches and digital pieces, but explosive works such as what Linden Gledhill has done are what have people the most curious. These type of inventive pieces will inspire businesses to produce newly designed products that will intrigue consumers and ultimately create and original brand unrivaled by competition.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Unconventional Art:** Opportunities to create unique and bizarre artworks using unconventional methods like paint and sound waves.
- **Explosive Works:** Creating explosive works of art that capture audience curiosity and inspire product design innovation.
- **Inventive Pieces:** Producing inventively designed artworks that intrigue consumers and create an original brand unrivaled by competition.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art:** Opportunities for artists to explore unconventional methods and create visually stunning and unique works of art.
- **Photography:** Utilizing unconventional techniques and the StopShot control system to capture high-speed photographs with explosive elements.
- **Product Design:** Inspiration to design new and innovative products that are visually captivating and appeal to consumer curiosity.

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