# Surreal Music and Images as Art Cathedral Oceans by John Foxx By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-music-and-images-cathedral-oceans-by-john-foxx References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/karborn/frame/40402) & [officialcathedraloceans](http://www.officialcathedraloceans.com/) Cathedral Oceans is a stunning mixed art project by John Foxx, an English musician, graphic designer and educator. Foxx is known for masterful blending of audio and visual arts. Foxx began the Cathedral Oceans project way back in 1983, and he continues to work on it today. As the video demonstrates, it's a [soothing sensory experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightenment-by-eonarium) with combines the soothing sounds of echoes and Gregorian chant. The images and sound featured here come from [Cathedral Oceans III](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-pipa), the most recent addition to the fascinating project. The Cathedral Oceans have also been turned into a [traveling exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) which has made its way across Europe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed Art:** Explore the potential of combining different forms of art to create immersive experiences. - **Sensory Experiences:** Create innovative sensory experiences that blend visuals and sounds to elicit emotional responses. - **Traveling Exhibits:** Bring art to a wider audience by transforming projects into traveling exhibits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music:** Discover opportunities for musicians to collaborate with visual artists in creating immersive art experiences. - **Graphic Design:** Utilize graphic design skills to enhance mixed art projects, creating captivating visuals that complement audio elements. - **Exhibition and Events:** Explore the potential of organizing and managing traveling art exhibits to increase accessibility and reach a diverse audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Auditory Artwork Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brian-eno-and-dan-flavin.md) - [Immersive Audio-Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/180-the-strand.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md)