# Illuminated Stencil Paintings TigTab Creates Breathtaking Glow-in-the-Dark Art By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbelievable-stencil-light-paintings-tigtab-creates-breathtaking-glow-in-th References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/tigtab-painting-with-light-stencil-art) & [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/29735/amazing-light-stencil-art/) The artist that created these amazing [glow-in-the-dark art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board) likes to remain anonymous and simply goes by the name of TigTab. This type of art form is called light-art, and it is essentially the technique of stenciling onto light boxes that are covered with silver foil. TigTab likes to create her visual masterpieces in midst of [urban decay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), as she likes to bring life to area's that have been forgotten. As amazing as these photographs look, it's not an easy process, as it takes about four hours just to do one. The [neon lighting effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence) are created once the camera flash hits the designs. Many often think that her photographs are digitally altered to create the illuminated effects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore new techniques and create visually stunning pieces using light and stenciling. - **Urban Decay Revitalization:** Opportunity to breathe new life into forgotten areas by incorporating light-art installations and creating visual masterpieces. - **Photography and Illumination:** Opportunity for photographers to capture unique and visually striking images by utilizing neon lighting effects and illuminated stencil paintings. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore and innovate within the realm of glow-in-the-dark art and light-art installations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Cities can leverage the attraction of glow-in-the-dark art installations to revitalize urban decay areas and attract tourists. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with capturing illuminated stencil paintings and neon lighting effects to create visually striking images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Glowing Movie Campaign Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mural.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md)