# Butterfly-Bombed Street Art Tasha Lewis Butterfly Installations Swarm Indianapolis By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasha-lewis-butterfly-installations References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/tasha-lewis-butterflies) & [tashalewis.info](http://www.tashalewis.info/) People are starting to wonder if it's mating season for blue butterflies in Indianapolis, but it's just the Tasha Lewis [butterfly installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-series). Lewis created the butterflies from paper and attached them to surfaces around her city with magnets. The result is not only visually engaging, but also eco-friendly. The installations are made from recycled materials, and unlike other types of street art, they do not damage the surface that they are placed on. These [eco-friendly critters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1) show off a lighter and happier side to street art, a genre that has often been associated with rebellion against authority and more controversial themes. Lewis' materials can easily be installed in most places. This makes it a great piece of art to sell to people who would like to recreate the look at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Street Art:** The use of recycled materials and non-damaging installation methods in street art is becoming a popular trend, appealing to environmentally conscious audiences. - **Interactive Installations:** Art installations that encourage viewer interaction, such as Tasha Lewis' butterfly installations, are gaining popularity for their visually engaging and immersive experiences. - **Art for Home Decor:** Artworks like Tasha Lewis' butterfly installations that can be easily installed and recreated at home are becoming sought-after trends for people looking to enhance their interior decor. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** The demand for eco-friendly and easily installed art materials, like the ones used by Tasha Lewis, presents an opportunity for art supply manufacturers to cater to a growing market. - **Tourism and Events:** Interactive art installations, such as Tasha Lewis' butterfly installations, can be utilized by tourism boards and event organizers to create unique and engaging experiences that attract visitors. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can capitalize on the trend of art for home decor by offering products and DIY kits that allow customers to recreate the look of popular installations, like Tasha Lewis' butterflies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakow-apartment.md) - [Spring-Welcoming Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-exhibition.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Nature-Centric Colorful Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vole.md)