Intricate Balloon Sculptures By Masayoshi Matsumoto Are Innovative. SCULPTURE: Colorful Balloon Sculptures by Japanese Artist Masayoshi Matsumoto show that balloon decoration of birds, animals, and insects can provide unique experience for art lovers. BY SEAN LEYWES.

Colorful Balloon Sculptures by Japanese Artist Masayoshi Matsumoto show that balloon decoration of birds, animals, and insects can provide unique experience for art lovers

Image: Iguana, one of the balloon sculptures made from balloons of various shapes and colors by Masayoshi Matsumoto

Iguana, one of the balloon sculptures by the Japanese Artist  Masayoshi Matsumoto. Image courtesy of the artist.

Image: Phoenix, a balloon sculpture made from balloons of various shapes by Masayoshi Matsumoto
Masayoshi Matsumoto, Phoenix, 2016. Balloons of various shapes and colors. Image courtesy of the artist

Japanese artist Masayoshi Matsumoto is an innovative artist who explores ordinary balloons to create incredible animal balloon sculptures. He uses dozens of balloon colors and assorted shapes to create sculptures that have captivated many in the art world.

Matsumoto’s balloon sculptures are not the regular balloon animals and crowns twisted for kids at parties and carnivals. He has elevated the craft to an art form. Matsumoto’s sculptures include birds, insects, scaly lizards, giant isopods, baboons, and mystical creatures.

Balloon Decorations of Animals and Insects

At only 25, Matsumoto has inserted himself into the global art discourse, engendering discussions on how everyday material can be used to create art. He follows in the path of Marcel Duchamp and other famous artists who use everyday materials to create important artworks. In the hand of  Matsumoto, balloons become an important medium to create animal sculptures. The sculptures are intricate and they all articulate the characteristics of the animals represented.

Matsumoto’s animals and insect balloon sculptures are imaginative and detailed. No animal is off-limit. The artist has perfected his art to the point that many of his sculptures are intricately woven to perfection. One of my favorites is Iguana. Matsumoto combines blue, green, and purple color balloons to create a beautiful Iguana sculpture. You can see some of his latest works on his Facebook gallery.

Balloon Sculptures Ideas

Image: Cockatiel, a balloon sculpture made from balloons of various shapes and colors by Masayoshi Matsumoto
Masayoshi Matsumoto, Cockatiel, 2015. Balloons of various shapes and colors. Image courtesy of the artist
Image: Hornet, an artwork made from balloons of various shapes and colors by Masayoshi Matsumoto
Masayoshi Matsumoto, Hornet, 2015. Balloons of various shapes and colors. Image courtesy of the artist
Image: Goldfish, a art made from balloons of various shapes and colors by Masayoshi Matsumoto
Masayoshi Matsumoto, Goldfish 2014. Balloons of various shapes and colors. Image courtesy of the artist
A buffalo made from black gray and yellow balloons in a three dimensional sculpture
Masayoshi Matsumoto, African buffalo, 2015. Balloons of various shapes and colors. Image courtesy of the artist
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