# Unique Interactive Installations The Aurora Reacts to Environmental and Human Interaction By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-12-10 | Updated 2021-12-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora References: [jenlewinstudio](https://www.jenlewinstudio.com/) & [jenlewinstudio](https://www.jenlewinstudio.com/portfolio/the-aurora/)  Artist Jen Lewin captures the essence of the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) in her [interactive installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion) -- ‘The Aurora.’ The Aurora is programmed to change colors based on human interaction and the weather in Minneapolis, where the piece will remain permanently. The Aurora is eight platforms holding 23,000 aluminum rings and 2,667 hand-blown glass bulbs that respond to the actions of the participants, which changes the [movement of the lights and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena). It stands at 29 feet tall and focuses on the [connection between people and the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future). Jen Lewin’s work shows how art can be made using science and technology. She focuses on merging multiple mediums and themes in a way that inspires and invites its audience to think outside of the box. Image Credit: Artwork: Jen Lewin Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Environmental Installations:** The Aurora installation demonstrates the potential for interactive art to capture and respond to the natural world. - **Smart Sensor Art:** Jen Lewin's use of sensors in The Aurora shows the potential for integrating smart technology into art installations. - **Multi-medium Art Fusions:** Jen Lewin's combination of science, technology, and art demonstrates the potential to create new and innovative artworks through fusing multiple mediums. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Entertainment:** The Aurora installation showcases the potential for interactive and innovative art installations to captivate audiences in the art and entertainment industries. - **Smart Cities:** The Aurora installation demonstrates the potential for integrating smart technology and art in urban environments to enhance the quality of life for city dwellers. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Jen Lewin's focus on the connection between people and the environment in The Aurora installation highlights the potential for using art to promote environmental sustainability in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helix.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Interactive Multi Sensory Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jen-lewin.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Multisensory Environmental Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa-murakami.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)