# Techtastic Anatomy Art 'A Parallel Image' by Artists Gebhard Sengmüller and Franz BüC By Jen Boshan | Published 2010-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebelling-artistically-with-technological-nostalgia References: [gebseng](http://www.gebseng.com/08_a_parallel_image/schmiede_hallein_2009-10/index.shtml) & [gebseng](http://www.gebseng.com/) This [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) by Austrian artists Gebhard Sengmüller and Franz Büchinger is a response to the [lack of creativity within modern technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius). Beyond the wires, bulbs and Betty Boop is a toast to technology's past. Entitled 'A Parallel Image,' the installment is an impressive [electronic camera obscura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery). The art piece features approximately 2,500 individual cables which are connected to a camera and monitor. Once fired up, the equipment transmits pixels from the sender to the receiver. Definitely a quick look to the past that must have taken ages to create! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Artistic Technology:** Exploring the intersection of art and technology to create innovative installations like 'A Parallel Image'. - **Creative Responses:** Artists finding creative ways to respond to the lack of creativity in modern technology through installations and artworks. - **Electronics Revival:** Reviving the aesthetics and functionality of old electronic devices to create unique and visually appealing art installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers creating unique installations that challenge traditional notions of art and technology. - **Technology and Electronics:** Exploring opportunities to combine art and technology in innovative and visually striking ways. - **Creative Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies exploring the production of artistic and creative installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Tubed Immersive Organ-Like Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organlike-installation.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Commemorative Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fabric-of-bell.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)