# Biorhythmic Light Shows The Sean Montgomery 'Emergence' Translates Heartbeats into Art By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-montgomery-emergence References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/a-bio-rhythmic-light-and-sound-show.html) & [openhousegallery.org](http://www.openhousegallery.org/) The Sean Montgomery 'Emergence' [interactive art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightenment-by-eonarium) will make you feel like a magician, or maybe even a mutant of some kind. Viewers control [lights and sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) with just their biorhythms. Exhibited at the Open House Gallery in New York, the Sean Montgomery 'Emergence' installation took viewers' heartbeats and translated it into art via a [wiry sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light). Montgomery worked in collaboration with Mustafa Bagdatli and Diego Rioja. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Art Installations:** Emergence by Sean Montgomery showcases an immersive interactive art experience translating biometric data into art. - **Biometric Technology:** Emergence by Sean Montgomery uses biometric data to create an immersive experience, setting trends in the field of biometric technology. - **Sensory Experience:** Emergence by Sean Montgomery exemplifies the emerging trend of immersive sensory experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Industry:** Emergence by Sean Montgomery is an innovative example of how art installations can incorporate technology to create an immersive sensory experience. - **Biometric Technology Industry:** Emergence by Sean Montgomery demonstrates the potential of biometric technology in the art industry. - **Event Planning Industry:** Emergence by Sean Montgomery can be incorporated into event planning, offering guests a unique and immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Multi-Sensory Immersive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justine-emard.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Poignant Multimedia Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation.md)