# Heartbreak Text Installations Allison L. Wade's Exhibit Features Her Poignant Break Up Texts By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-up-texts References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/11/08/allison-l-wade-turns-break-text-messages-art/) & [rickwesterfineart](http://www.rickwesterfineart.com/allison-wade/) Allison L. Wade, like many artists, draws her inspiration from her own love life; this is especially evident in her latest exhibit 'It's Not You,' a show which features her own personal collection of [break up texts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakup-shrine). Break ups are hard no matter what. But ending a relationship over text? That's rough. Wade explores how our newest medium of communication affects relationships. The messages in the [installation are displayed against various backgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation), which range from garish color gradients to generic stock images. The purpose of paring these heartfelt worlds with seemingly meaningless backgrounds further strips each message from any context the viewer might infer. More importantly, it conveys the sense of the detachment we feel trying to [navigate relationships in the digital realm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-by-notes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Communication Breakups:** An opportunity for companies to develop apps or services to improve electronic communication in breakups. - **Emotional Connectivity in Art:** An opportunity for artists to explore themes of emotional connection and detachment in the digital age. - **Contextual Messaging:** An opportunity for companies to develop messaging apps with contextual backgrounds that complement the text message. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists exploring emotional themes in the digital age, using different media and techniques. - **Technology:** Companies developing apps or services to improve digital communication in relationships. - **Messaging:** Companies designing messaging apps and services that offer contextual messaging features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakup Message Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howtoendit.md) - [Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exboxes.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Breakup Trash Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-express-disposal-truck.md) - [Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bric-house.md) - [Emotional Recovery-Focused Escapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-heartbreak.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Breakup Navigating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relationship-20.md)