# Extreme Crochet Installations The 'Knitting is for Pus***' Exhibit is a Crafter's Creation By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitting-is-for-pus References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/09/extreme-crocheting/) & [agataolek](http://agataolek.com/home.html) Check out the 'Knitting is for Pus***' art installation and you'll feel as though you have stepped into another dimension, one in which crafters have taken over the world. Created by Polish-born, NYC-residing artist Olek, the 'Knitting is for Pus***' art installation combines her love of [crochet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges) with her love for movie-watching. Each piece was influenced by the film she was watching at the time she was creating it. This exhibit is currently located at the [Christopher Henry Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) in New York. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Crochet Art:** Opportunity to create a new art niche that merges traditional crafting with modern art installations. - **Movie-inspired Art:** Opportunity to create innovative art installations inspired by different types of media content like movies, TV series, or books. - **Interactive Exhibits:** Opportunity to create a new generation of exhibitions that go beyond the traditional static approach and immerse visitors in a creative and sensory experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity to explore new unconventional forms of art and engage a broader audience in the art world. - **Craft and Hobby Retail:** Opportunity to leverage the trend and offer new materials and ideas for crafters to explore the creative side of knitting and crocheting. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to innovate in experiential events and create memorable activations that engage audiences in immersive, interactive, and inspiring experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Politically Artful Textile Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unravel-the-power-and-politics-of-textiles-in-art.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md)