# Sunset-Simulating Installations Situational Construction is a Warm Room Bursting With Balloons By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situational-construction References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/balloon-filled-room-simulates-sunset) & [pomona.edu](http://www.pomona.edu/museum/exhibitions/2011/it-happened-at-pomona/) The Situational Construction art installation is sure to take breaths away. At first glance, it might appear as though a birthday were about to take place in that particular room; however, the [balloon and light set up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture) was put together to simulate the look and feel of a sunset. Part of the 'It Happened at Pomona' exhibit, the Situational Construction art installation is one of many paying tribute to artists who studied at the Pomona College Museum of Art between 1969 and 1973. Situational Construction happens to be a recreation of Lloyd Hamrol's original piece. It was artists like him who "bridged the gap between post-Minimalism and Conceptual art and presaged the development of post-Minimalism in the later 1970s," as Pomona puts it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sunset-simulating Installations:** The trend of creating art installations that simulate the look and feel of a sunset presents opportunities for immersive experiences and emotional connections in various industries. - **Art Tribute Installations:** The trend of creating art installations as tributes to influential artists opens up possibilities for showcasing historical significance and honoring artistic legacies. - **Post-minimalism Revival:** The trend of reviving post-minimalism art movements offers opportunities for exploring the intersection of minimalism and conceptual art in contemporary contexts. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage sunset-simulating installations to create immersive and emotionally evocative experiences for gallery visitors or clients. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can incorporate sunset-simulating installations to add a unique and captivating atmosphere to special occasions, creating memorable moments for attendees. - **Museum and Cultural Institutions:** Museums and cultural institutions can utilize art tribute installations as a way to educate and inspire visitors about influential artists and their contributions to art history. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Tubed Immersive Organ-Like Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organlike-installation.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md)