balloons

The physical transformations of inflating and deflating balloons explore the theme of growth in human development.  These pieces begin in an aquatic environment rooted by their umbilical plugs.  As the organ like forms are inflated and grow they develop propellers corresponding with the dispersal of genetic information into the environment.

The creation of this work was generously supported by Arts Nova Scotia.
photo credits: Shawn Simpson

  • infloat (brooch)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel

    6cm X 8cm

  • inflight II (brooch)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel

    4cm X 3cm

  • inflight I (brooch)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel

    2cm X 3cm

  • inflight III (brooch)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel

    4cm X 4cm

  • inflate me (brooches)

    sterling silver

    2cm dia.

  • inflated (ring)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel, cotton thread

    2cm X 3cm

  • inflated (ring)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel, cotton thread

    2cm X 4cm

  • inflated (ring)

    electroformed copper, sterling silver, enamel, cotton thread

    4cm X 4cm

  • baby balloons (pins)

    sterling silver, cotton thread

    1cm X 1cm

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