# 3D Shadow Art Adding an Extra Dimension to Shadow with Computer Graphics By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-art References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/dn18104-siggraph-asia/2) & [graphics.stanford.edu](http://graphics.stanford.edu/~niloy/research/shadowArt/shadowArt_sigA_09.html) Some fascinating Technology will be introduced at the 2nd Annual 2009 ACM SIGGRAPH Asia, Pulse of Innovation Conference taking place December 16-19 in Japan. One Presentation, an amazing new computer model, adds a dimension to the [2D Shadow Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparlit) we are familiar with. The Developers, Niloy Mitra and Mark Pauly use a famous Andy Warhol painting as one of their Shadow Art examples to demonstrate the computer modeling design capability. “A seemingly random vowel soup embedded into a [glass cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) creates three distinct shadow images.” It will be interesting to watch the architectural designs that emerge from this new [computer graphic technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meshy4). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Computer Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying computer modeling technology to create new and unique shadow art designs. - **Dimensional Shadow Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of adding an extra dimension to traditional 2D shadow art using computer graphics. - **Architectural Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging computer graphic technology to inspire and revolutionize architectural designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing computer modeling and dimensional shadow art techniques to the art and design industry. - **Technology and Computer Graphics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing computer modeling and graphics technology to enhance visual art forms and their applications. - **Architecture and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating computer graphic technology to revolutionize the architectural design process and create unique structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [AI-Fueled 3D Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-imaging-tool.md) - [AI 3D Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-model.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [Free-Floating Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-gen2.md) - [Digital Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas.md)