# Red Ball Matrices Mitten by Katharina Hinsberg References the Importance of Grids in Art By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitten-by-katharina-hinsberg References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/katharina-hinsberg-mitten) & [katharina.hinsberg.de](http://katharina.hinsberg.de/) The art installation titled Mitten by Katharina Hinsberg, an artist based in Hombroich, Germany, is completely captivating. It is made up of a [network of scarlet spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture) that form a striking grid-like formation. As though plucked straight out of a computer database, the mesmerizing matrix has a digital aesthetic that is incredibly futuristic. Part of a [group exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) called Rasterfahndung, which roughly means 'dragnet' in German, Mitten by Katharina Hinsberg references the common theme throughout: [grid art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid). Essentially, the exhibit focuses on the importance of grids in art, its influence and how it has changed over the course of time. In regards to Mitten, there is a signature abstractness and repetition of lines and shapes that singles it out from the rest. It is currently on display at Kunstmuseum Stuttgart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 27% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Grid Art:** The trend of incorporating grids in art and its ever-changing influence presents an opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Digital Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating digital aesthetics in traditional art forms creates disruption opportunities for artists to showcase their technological proficiency and innovation. - **Abstract Repetition:** The trend of abstract repetition of lines and shapes present opportunities for artists to experiment with unconventional design concepts. ### Where This Applies - **Art Industry:** The art industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating grids in art by providing a platform for artists to showcase unique grid-based designs. - **Technology Industry:** The trend of incorporating digital aesthetics in traditional art forms presents an opportunity for the technology industry to explore the potential applications of incorporating technology in creative fields. - **Design Industry:** The trend of abstract repetition of lines and shapes in grid art presents an opportunity for the design industry to explore unconventional concepts and push the boundaries of traditional design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-borderlands.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md)