# Blocked Yarn Grafitti Art The HOT TEA Artist Duo Design Throughout New York By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-05-30 | Updated 2012-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-tea-artist-duo-new-york References: [woostercollective](http://www.woostercollective.com/post/hottea-in-nyc) & [thestreetspot](http://thestreetspot.com/tag/hot-tea) HOT TEA is an artist and designer duo from Minneapolis, MN, who recently visited New York, leaving its yarn creations strewn along the way. The duo creates [3D art designs on chain fences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh) in various parks and railings, spelling out HOT TEA. The designs are immediately recognizable by their thick block letters and the [neon-yellow yarn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1) used. This project is a [different type of graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) that is not as intrusive as spray paint. Inspiration for this HOT TEA project comes from relationship between the words “hot” and “tea.” Depending on whether pronounced quickly as one word or distinctly as two, these words can mean different things. This project digs deeper to showing the interconnection of objects surrounding everyone, and how two words put together can create a completely new object. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Yarn Graffiti Art:** Opportunity to explore new forms of non-intrusive urban street art using yarn and textiles. - **3D Art Designs:** Potential to create engaging and immersive art experiences through three-dimensional installations in public spaces. - **Wordplay and Interconnection:** Innovation in the use of language and symbolism to create novel and thought-provoking art installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Urban Art:** Advancement in the field of street art and public art installations through the integration of unconventional materials and techniques. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers and designers to explore new applications for yarn and textiles in both artistic and functional contexts. - **Creative Marketing:** Potential for brands to leverage wordplay and immersive 3D art designs in their marketing campaigns to create unique and memorable brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Artist-Designed Tea NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapple-elemenft.md) - [Mobile Tea Pop-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-2.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dung-dkar-cloak.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md)