# Crafty Luminous Installations Lumarca by Matt Parker is Made Up of Projected Images and String By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumarca-by-matt-parker References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/29/4375614/practical-magic-lumarca-is-a-mesmerizing-3d-sculpture-made-of-string) & [madparker](http://madparker.com/) If there ever was an art installation on a budget, it would be Lumarca by Matt Parker, a new media artist, game designer and Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Interactive Telecommunication Program. Though it boasts a [massive scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube) of 50 feet, it only uses $20 worth of yarn. Essentially a simple concept, [colorful and luminous images are projected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light) onto the string to create a mesmerizing display. Although Lumarca by Matt Parker can, and in a way should, be considered an art installation, the designer thinks of it as more of a platform. Creating a sort of kit that will allow anyone to build their own Lumarca, he says, "I’d really love to see a really great game for it." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-cost Art Installations:** Opportunity to create visually impactful installations using inexpensive materials. - **Interactive Projection Technology:** Potential to engage viewers through interactive projected images. - **DIY Art Platforms:** Rise of platforms that empower individuals to create their own art installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage low-cost materials and interactive projection technology to create unique installations. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** Interactive projected images can be integrated into games and entertainment experiences. - **Education and Learning:** DIY art platforms can be used to foster creativity and educational experiences in schools and workshops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Colorful Educational Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Luminous Park Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmanthus-moon.md)