HOTTEA Makes Fleeting But Gorgeous Street Art With Yarn

Twin Cities street artist Eric Rieger, better known as HOTTEA, spent years as a graffiti artist until a run in with the law convinced him to give up the spray can and turn to something less destructive: yarn. He now creates large-scale installations in underused, run-down public spaces. His “color fields" breathe life into unexpected places, such as a dilapidated tennis court where his most recent work, “Optimist,” takes up residence. The large arc of color took over 12 hours to tie into place. Here’s to hoping we stumble upon one of his works in person sooner rather than later.