# Graffitied Train Track Installations 'Paramodelic-Graffiti' Induces a Dizzying Effect on Viewers By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramodelicgraffiti References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/paramodel-paramodelic-graffiti-model-train-tracks-umma-09-04-2014/) & [umma.umich.edu](http://umma.umich.edu/) Paramodelic-Graffiti is an installation by Yasuhiko Hayashi and Yûsuke Nakano that induces a dizzying effect on viewers due to the [psychedelic nature of the artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). The duo has transformed a room at the [University of Michigan Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre) into a train track and train toy smorgasbord. However, the items do not just take up the floor, but the walls and ceiling too. Everything is also done with [bright contrasting colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) so that one is presented with a visual overload upon walking into the room. The artists have also played with the terrain and texture of the installation, adding in mountainous areas in parts and valleys in others. For an installation consisting mostly of childhood toys, Paramodelic-Graffiti offers so much more. It really is a sensory overload. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/paramodel-paramodelic-graffiti-model-train-tracks-umma-09-04-2014/), [umma.umich.edu](http://umma.umich.edu/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 40% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive sensory experiences for viewers through visually overwhelming installations. - **Interactive Toy Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining childhood toys with artistic expression to create captivating and engaging installations. - **Multimedia Spatial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating different mediums and techniques to transform ordinary spaces into visually dynamic environments. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new artistic mediums and techniques to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing immersive installations to enhance visitor experiences and engagement in museums and exhibitions. - **Event and Experience Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating interactive and visually stimulating elements into event and experience design to create memorable and impactful moments for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Maze-Like Salt Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-path-of-memories.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Train-Inspired Wayfinding Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinding-markers.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md)