# 84-Mile String Art 'Letting Go' by HOT TEA is an Interpretation of the Sun By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letting-go-by-hot-tea References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/07/a-sun-of-thread-84-miles-of-string-suspended-at-mia-by-hottea/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/hotandtea/) 'Letting Go' by HOT TEA is a new installation at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts that uses 84 miles of colored string. This project represents HOT TEA's interpretation of the sun, and uses [warm hues to symbolize its warmth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation) and vitality. HOT TEA called this project 'Letting Go' to represent a mourning process that commemorates the life of a friend, and is full of their warmth and happiness. The time lapse video shows HOT TEA assembling the project and tediously trimming the lengths of the string into a curved bowl shape. The mastermind behind HOT TEA is Eric Rieger, who is a talented freelancing street artist in Minneapolis. Rieger received a graphic design degree at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and is most notably known for his [yarn graffiti street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **String Art Installations:** There are opportunities to create visually stunning and immersive art installations using string as a primary medium. - **Memorial Art Installations:** There are opportunities to create art installations that commemorate the life of loved ones or events, creating a meaningful and impactful experience for visitors. - **Yarn Crafts Industry:** There is a growing market for yarn crafts, as consumers continue to embrace handmade and personalized items in their homes and fashion choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can explore the use of unconventional materials, such as string, to create unique and attention-grabbing installations. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate memorable installations like this into weddings, memorial services, or corporate events to create an impactful experience for attendees. - **Craft Supplies:** Companies that provide yarn and other craft supplies have an opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for handmade and personalized items through targeted marketing and product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suninspired-art-exhibitions.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Spring-Welcoming Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-exhibition.md) - [Gradient Art Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-25.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)