# X-Ray Art Paul Cocksedge Illuminates Wellcome Trust in London By cayce_p | Published 2008-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-ray-art-paul-cocksedge-illuminates-the-wellcome-trust-in-london References: [dexigner](http://www.dexigner.com/design_news/paul-cocksedge-studio-reveals-their-latest-commission-on-london.html) & [paulcocksedge](http://www.paulcocksedge.co.uk/) Super scale neon veins and arteries illuminate a glazed office lobby in central London, flicking on and off to promote debate and awareness of the UK's biggest Medical Charity, [Wellcome Trust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isometric-studio). London based Paul Cocksedge is the lighting designer behind the commission, which will be on show until November 2008. "Using a unique electronic material that allows light to pass through it, but with a flick of a switch can stop the light, the magic skin covering the arms disappears to reveal veins and arteries inside the arms which have been translated into [glass neon tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity)." **Implications** - The use of medical aesthetics in art or advertising adds an element of edginess to the imagery used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Medical Aesthetics in Art:** Combining medical aesthetics with art or advertising creates edgy and attention-grabbing imagery. - **Interactive Lighting Installations:** Creating lighting installations that use unique electronic materials to dynamically manipulate light can provide captivating experiences. - **Promoting Awareness Through Art:** Using art as a platform to promote debate and raise awareness about social issues or charities creates a powerful impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the integration of medical aesthetics into their creations to evoke a unique and thought-provoking response. - **Lighting and Technology:** The development and application of electronic materials that can manipulate light opens up new possibilities for interactive lighting installations. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using art and installations as a means to promote awareness of social issues or charities can create impactful and attention-grabbing advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [Mental Health Lamp Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axa-health.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Gallery-Style Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md)