# Rainbow Tape Art Vibrant and Dazzling Installation Work by Rebecca Ward By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-rebecca-ward References: [dailytonic](http://www.dailytonic.com/tape-installations-by-rebecca-ward/) & [rebeccasward](http://www.rebeccasward.com/installations.html) This amazing installation art by Rebecca Ward is composed mostly of varying tape types. Ward makes stunning, [sculptural installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree) using a multitude of adhesives such as electrical, flagging, duct and masking tape in conjunction with vinyl adhesive, string and projections. The tape-friendly installation art by Rebecca Ward is [site-specific](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time). Ward, who lives and works in Austin, Texas, uses existing beams and angles to create her exceptional linear designs. She was drawn to tape because of its variety in color and availability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 67% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Installation Art:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate unconventional materials and techniques in their installations. - **Tape Art:** Potential for the exploration and expansion of tape as a medium for artistic expression. - **Site-specific Art:** Advancement of art forms that are specifically designed for and integrated into a particular location or space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to push boundaries and experiment with unconventional materials and techniques. - **Construction:** Possibility of incorporating artistic and visually captivating elements into architectural designs using unconventional materials like tape. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Potential for creating unique and visually appealing installations as part of event decor using tape art techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Color Blind Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromarama.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md)