# Metamorphic Shadow Art Pilobolus Dance Company Takes ‘Shadowland' on World Tour By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilobolus-dance-company-shadowland References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgvmlqqkofM) & [pilobolus.org](http://www.pilobolus.org/) Pilobolus is a unique American performing arts group whose performers work from a dance studio in Washington, CT. Their performances have been featured in television advertisements, as entertainment at the Oscars and in stand-alone productions. The latest of these is, ‘Shadaowland,’ which opened in Madrid on September 18th and is set for Zürich in October before several other stops on a world tour. Pilobolus’ works are dreamy human dramas, filled with improbable physicality, incredible magic, but most of all, the [dreamlike power of metamorphosis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2). Dancers transform their bodies to imagery and the images merge, one to the other until a new image takes shape. Wait a moment: It will all change, pulling the viewer through the dance like a scarf held out in wind. Pilobolus has been [credited](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVkD2_yEJ_o) with changing the face of modern dance. Their influence is ubiquitous. Take a look at the above video for a sampling of ‘Shadowland,’ and go to [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pilobolus+a+selection&search_type=&aq=f) if you want to see more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metamorphic Shadow Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of shadow art in various industries, such as advertising, entertainment, and theater, to create visually captivating and immersive experiences. - **Improbable Physicality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the concept of improbable physicality in fields like sports, fitness, and virtual reality to push boundaries and challenge conventional limitations. - **Dreamlike Power of Metamorphosis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying the dreamlike power of metamorphosis in industries like fashion, interior design, and visual arts to create transformative and visually stunning products and experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating shadow art techniques and concepts into advertising campaigns to create memorable and captivating visuals that leave a lasting impression on consumers. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating elements of shadow art into various forms of entertainment, such as movies, theme parks, and live performances, to enhance storytelling and create unique immersive experiences. - **Theater:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with the concept of metamorphosis in theater productions to push artistic boundaries, engage audiences on a deeper level, and create truly transformative theatrical experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Performing Arts Subtitle Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subtitle-system.md) - [Multimedia Art Productions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/if-not-now.md) - [Unique Immersive Theater Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-no-more.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md)