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# Twilight Tribute Artwork
The Apathy for the Setting Sun Installation is a Subtle Stunner

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-21 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apathy-for-the-setting-sun
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/APATHY-FOR-THE-SETTING-SUN/1396423) & [joshuawebb.au](http://www.joshuawebb.com.au)

The sun is a spectacular sight to behold, especially when we have a clear view of it rising and setting; the Apathy for the Setting Sun art installation seems to be a tribute to that experience. Of course, it does so in an indirect manner, considering that the artist is suggesting that we no longer feel any passion or excitement when a sun sets simply because it happens every day of our lives.

Created by Australia-based artist Joshua Webb, the Apathy for the Setting Sun art installation is made up of three intriguing components. The centerpiece is a [warm, glowing starburst](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2) that not only represents the sun but also a dangerous hydrogen bomb. Two windows are lit with a [colorful gradient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-25) that looks to represent the hues of a setting sun and, unfortunately, there is no explanation for the statues placed on either side of the artificial sun.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Artistic Solar Installations:** Opportunities to create beautiful and thought-provoking installations that celebrate the sun and its majesty.
- **Art as Social Commentary:** Opportunities to use art to make subtle or explicit social commentary and critique.
- **Blending Science and Art:** Opportunities to use science and technology as inspiration for artistic creations.

### Where This Applies

- **Art and Design:** Art institutions and designers could take advantage of the opportunity to inspire artistic expression and social commentary.
- **Science Education:** Science museums and educational institutions could make use of artistic creations that fuse science and art to create engaging and thoughtful exhibits.
- **Environmental Education:** Environmental institutions and advocacy groups could make use of installations like Apathy for the Setting Sun to inspire care and consideration for the natural world.

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