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DJ Morrow

DJ Morrow

@balloonsinbold.bsky.social

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Fine Art Balloon Sculptor https://balloonsinbold.com/ https://www.instagram.com/balloonsinbold/ https://www.patreon.com/BalloonsinBOLD

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DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · 3d

"RIFT" is about destruction that can’t be undone.
#balloons #balloonart #balloonsasfineart #whitehouseeastwing #protestart

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · 4d

"The Now and the Inevitable"

This was an installation for the TEM conference in Madrid. Here, I highlight the unique beauty of a medium so short-lived. Balloons are alive only because they also inevitably die, and their existence is all the more precious for it. #koi #balloonasfineart

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Aug 7

"The Fount of Our Despair", hosted at The Orange Show's historic Beer Can House, tries to reconcile the existential threat of fascist America with our desire for villains simultaneously concrete and wholly unfathomable.

#balloons #kalisan #balloonsasfineart #theorangeshow #beercanhouse

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Rift" is a contemplation on the irreversible nature of destruction and the distance created between our present and the torn down past.

On display at 8th Wonder Brewery, Aug 29-31. Visitors are encouraged to observe the build process Aug 26-28

#balloons #kalisan #balloonsasfineart #houstonart

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Jul 9

My first full length balloon build video is available to watch now on Youtube! Please like, subscribe, and share so as to not miss future videos and help out with an algorithm boost. Hope you all enjoy :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mRM...

BALLOON ART vs FASCISM — An Ode to a Falling Star

YouTube video by Balloons in BOLD

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DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Apr 23

My balloon installation, "Ode to a Falling Star", at The Locker Room in NYC will only be up for a few days. Don't miss it! #balloonart #balloonsasfineart #nyc #nycartinstallation

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Apr 23

New York here I come! Don't miss my balloon installation on view from May 6th - May 11th at The Locker Room's group show, "Inflation".

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Apr 12

Just dropping this here for no reason in particular 😏

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Apr 3

The making of "To Bring Forth Sweetness: A Prophet Slain". Honestly, I consider this painting one of my proudest achievements. Balloons will always play a role in my art but I'm by no means limited to them. #balloons #painting #acrylic #cult #cog #tfi

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Apr 1

So proud of what the students at Archway Academy and I were able to put together this year. Archway Academy is a Sober High School—the largest recovery school in the country—and every year, they bring in a balloon artist to help their students create something amazing for prom.

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

"The Long Night Takes Its Hold"

I'm afraid it's already too late to save this country. "I told you so" is a cold comfort in the face of such cruelty and destruction. Created as part of a NYT article about my work.

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/s...

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

"The Revolution Will Be LiveStreamed" (part 3 of 3 in the Funny Business series)

#balloons #balloonsasfineart #latestagecapitalism #revolution #therevolutionwillnotbetelevised

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

"Quarterly Profits Are At An All Time High" (part 2 of 3 in the Funny Business series)

The self-destructive nature of late stage capitalism escalates.

#latestagecapitalism #balloondog

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

Artificial Growth (part 1 of 3 in the Funny Business series)

This series focuses on the cannibalistic and counterproductive trends of short term profits over sustainable growth and the well-being of the general populace.

#balloons #clown #latestagecapitalism

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

To Bring Forth Sweetness: A Prophet Slain

Part two of three in my series on growing up in a cult. Read my artist statement here: facebook.com/share/p/Wqop...
#balloonart #balloonsasfineart #cults #tfi #cog #samson

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

A Struggle In Secret: The Wedding Riddle
Part one of three in my series on growing up in a cult.
Read my artist statement here: balloonsinbold.com/2024/07/22/a...

#balloonart #balloonsasfineart #cult #cultsurvivor #cog #tfi #childrenofgod #thefamilyinternational #samson

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

The Scribe

Part of my first balloon exhibition, "Messengers", displayed at Hardy and Nance Studios as part of ARTCRAWL 2023. #balloonart #houstonartinstallation #hardyandnancestudios #skepticism

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

Part of my first balloon exhibition, "Messengers", displayed at Hardy and Nance Studios as part of ARTCRAWL 2023. #balloonart #houstonartinstallation #hardyandnancestudios #skepticism

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

The Council

Part of my first balloon exhibition, "Messengers", displayed at Hardy and Nance Studios as part of ARTCRAWL 2023. #balloonart #houstonartinstallation #hardyandnancestudios #skepticism

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

Light’s Caress, Shadow’s Embrace. 2023.
Our lives are beautiful experiences with an inevitable beginning and end. We’re all ephemeral balloon sculptures, to be celebrated during our brief existence. #balloons #balloonart #lifeanddeath #balloonsasfineart

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Mar 13

I replaced Francis Bacon’s Pope Innocent X with Clarence Thomas in protest of this modern day religious ruler. Keep fighting for pluralism. Theocracy never! #balloonart #francisbacon #supremecourt #clarencethomas #project2025

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Feb 6

"The Great Wave"

After recreating several classic paintings, I wanted to tackle the next iconic work with a twist. Created with help of and worn by Lindsey Rae.

#balloons #balloonart #balloonsasfineart #balloonartist #balloonsculpture #thegreatwave #ukiyo-e #arthistory #balloondress #Hokusai

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Feb 6

"Take These Seeds"

Inspired by a badass Ukrainian grandma

All print sales are donated to Save The Children to aid their efforts in Ukraine.

#balloons #balloonart #balloonsasfineart #balloonartist #balloonsculpture #houstonartist #illustration #ukraine #sunflower #beksinski #skull

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Feb 6

"The Feasting of Jephthah"

This piece is about reactionaries who fight against social progress and women’s bodily autonomy while being blind to the harm caused by their actions, often to those close to them.

#balloons #balloonart #balloonsasfineart #politicalart #abortionrights #lgbtqrights

DJ Morrow @balloonsinbold.bsky.social · Feb 6

"The Sculptor"

A contemplation on the death of the author, created for a talk given at the Houston Fondren Middle School.

#balloons #balloonart #balloonsasfineart #balloonartist #balloonsculpture #sculpture #sculptureartist #houstonartist #illustration #deathoftheauthor #marble