Moment of Happiness
An Inaugural Solo Exhibition by Kid Balloon
Kid Balloon is an artist with a mission of spreading celebration and happiness to the world. Kid Balloon constantly explores mixed mediums within his works. Taking a scientific approach to his work by experimenting with unconventional materials within his works. The messaging behind his work is "Celebrate Yourself/Celebrate Life". Kid Balloon aims to include culture within his work, every balloon character is inspired by an actual person. Kid Balloon wants everyone to see a piece of themselves within his work. It's a humanitarian approach to art. It's very welcoming and boundless.
Kid Balloon is a multidisciplinary artist whose area of research is, but not limited to, graphic design, mixed media fine arts painting, fashion design, photography, videography, creative direction, motion animation, furniture design, jewelry design and sculpting. Kid Balloon was created as a mantra to fight low self-esteem. The balloon character is a symbol for celebrating life and yourself. The name Kid Balloon is a reference to celebrating the inner kid in yourself that we often lose touch with as we grow. Since the brand's establishment in 2012, Kid Balloon has collaborated with many artists and brands. This brand is genre-less and flexible with no intentions on being bound to one form of expression. There’s a Kid Balloon in everyone.
VIP OPENING RECEPTION
2100 L ST NW - THADDEUS STEVENS SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP W/ AKRIDGE)
ARTIST BIO
Kid Balloon® (Bishear Allen) is a Baltimore based artist turned cultural icon. Kid Balloon is a multidisciplinary artist whose area of research is but not limited to graphic design, mixed media fine arts painting, fashion design, photography, videography, creative direction, motion animation, furniture design, jewelry design and sculpting. Kid Balloon was created as a mantra to fight low self-esteem. The balloon character is a symbol for celebrating life and yourself. The name Kid Balloon is a reference to celebrating the inner kid in yourself that we often lose touch with as we grow. Since the brand's establishment in 2012, Kid Balloon has collaborated with many artists and brands.This brand is genre-less and flexible with no intentions on being bound to one form of expression. There’s a Kid Balloon in everyone. Celebrate Yourself, Celebrate Life………
