# Sequined Street Art Theresa Himmer Adds Shine and Color to Building Walls By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theresa-himmer References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2011/10/24/sequin-graffiti-theresa-himmer/) & [theresahimmer](http://www.theresahimmer.com/) The New York-based artist Theresa Himmer decided to combine fashion and urban landscapes in a fascinating and colorful way. By creating waterfalls of color and shine, Himmer decorated [streets and buildings using sequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2), plastic and plywood. With a mesmerizing mixture of hues and mind-blowing visual effects, Himmer's installations create a series of oases mounted on walls that give life and energy to otherwise deteriorating city facades. These art pieces give the impression that a sparkling liquid is slowing dripping from the top of buildings. The blue ones resemble paradisaical waters and the pink and yellow ones resemble volcanic lava. These [rivers of sequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) are located in Theresa Reykjavik, Iceland, and the amount of work dedicated to this glittery production was extensive. The result is impressive and uplifting for city dwellers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Street Art:** The combination of fashion and urban landscapes creates new opportunities for street art installations. - **Colorful Urban Revitalization:** The use of sequins and vibrant colors can bring life and energy to deteriorating city facades. - **Mesmerizing Visual Effects:** The use of sequins, plastic, and plywood can create captivating visual effects in street art installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new ways to incorporate fashion elements into their urban art installations. - **City Planning and Development:** Urban planners can consider using vibrant colors and sequins to revitalize deteriorating city facades. - **Event and Experience Design:** Event designers can utilize sequins and visual effects to create mesmerizing installations for public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Water Tower-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-brand-herms.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md)