# Cascading Twine Installations The Feathered Edge Project Uses 21 Miles of Material By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathered-edge References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ball-nogues-studio-feathered-edge) & [ball-nogues](http://www.ball-nogues.com/) Feathered Edge is a mesmerizing art installation made up of a whopping 21 miles of cut and colored twine--3,604 individual pieces, to be exact. The Feathered Edge installation was digitally planned out and then made by hand. Commissioned by the [Museum of Contemporary Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tang-wing) in Los Angeles, California, it cascades down from a ceiling in the building. As delicate and colorful as the edfe of a bird's feather, it is not surprising why it was named after one. Created by artists Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues of Ball-Nogues Studio, the Feathered Edge art installation is soft and flowy, like a summer breeze. According to the artists, Feathered Edge "explores our desire to alter a space with [fluid architectural forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) that require a minimal use of material." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 35% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Art Installations:** Increasing demand for green and sustainable technology in art installations creates opportunities for innovative materials and design techniques that reduce environmental impact while creating beautiful, lasting pieces. - **Digital Planning for Installations:** Digital planning and design for art installations provides new opportunities for precision, accuracy, and creativity in installation design, allowing for more elaborate and intricate installations than were previously possible. - **Minimalistic Architecture Design:** Minimalistic architecture and design reduces material use while creating elegant and stylish structures, leading to new opportunities for innovation and creativity in architectural design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The demand for innovative and imaginative art installations creates opportunities for artists and designers to explore new mediums, design techniques, sustainable materials, and digital design tools. - **Architecture:** The trend towards minimalistic architecture creates new opportunities for innovative design techniques that reduce material use, improve sustainability, and create elegant, stylish structures. - **Environmental Engineering:** Demand for sustainable architecture and green technology creates opportunities for innovation and technological advancements in environmental engineering, construction materials, and energy-efficient systems and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Ethereal Floating Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-cord.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Commemorative Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fabric-of-bell.md) - [Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dung-dkar-cloak.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md)