The artist from New York has used 20,000 balloons
Dubai Mall yet again brings an awe-inspiring moment to its visitors with installation of huge balloon artwork at Souk Atrium. World renowned artist Jason Hackenwerth, from New York, has put together a gigantic artwork- made entirely from balloons.
Suspended from the apex of the Souk Atrium, 18-metre tall ‘Skyward’ has been hand-sculpted using nearly 20,000 latex balloons. The spiral-shaped balloon artwork rotates downward in a breath-taking ombré gradient from brilliant yellow to shocking red. This installation looks huge but it is as light as air and sways freely with the movements of air.
It has been put on exhibit until end of March.
The site-specific installation was inspired by the beautiful qualities of the Souk Atrium’s architecture, urging the artist to explore themes of human aspiration and courageousness.
“Skyward can be interpreted as a poetic expression of humanities urgent dream of ever greater heights in all things… and of the dynamic ways in which we achieve it,” said Jason.
Jason’s work has been exhibited in some of the world’s most important museums and galleries including the Solomon R Guggenheim New York, The Victoria and Albert Museum London, The 51st Venice Biennale, Art Basel Miami Beach, and the National Museum Scotland among many others. Although his work is commonly exhibited in museums and art-fairs, the artist is keen to exhibit outside the context of art institutions. Accessibility plays a large role in Jason’s work; who often describes the work as a ‘gateway’ for art.