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Inspired by the Museum: Fireworks of Balloons

Inspired by the Museum

13 Nov

This post first appeared on The Childrenโ€™s Museum of Indianapolis blog, as part of the Blog Ambassador Panel series.

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The classics never get old, do they?

To this day, I am fascinated and inspired by many of the permanent exhibits at The Children’s Museumโ€”the very same that once contributed to some of my favorite childhood memories. From the towering water clock in the Sunburst Atrium, to the whimsical Carousel in Wishes and Dreams; in my opinion the best exhibits get better with age (both theirs and mine!).

Perhaps my favorite permanent exhibit is Dale Chihuly’s Fireworks of Glass. I’ve seen the sculpture of 3,200 hand-blown pieces of glass hundreds of times, yet I find myself studying the display at every visit. Different colors, shapes and techniques within the artwork keep me coming back for more. There is a lot to see in all 43 feet!

While my one-year old isn’t exactly an art critic, it’s clear she already shares her momma’s appreciation for all things Chihuly. Her animated gasps at Fireworks’ beauty tell me so. ๐Ÿ˜‰ย We were inspired to grab a bag of assorted balloons and create our own work of art in our basement. It was a family affairโ€”my husband blew up the balloons (we recommend splurging for a hand pump), I tied, and the toddler giggled as we worked. As we blew up various balloons, we talked about their different physical aspectsโ€”the color, size and shapesโ€”and then taped them into a sculpture form.

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This little art activity would probably work better with slightly older children, however our end result has been admired and appreciated by all family members – even our cat, Halle.

Behold! The Cotten family’s “Fireworks of Balloons.”
What do you see? How many colors can you find? Where is your favorite shape?

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Post-competition hangover is REAL at the Cotten ho Post-competition hangover is REAL at the Cotten house today! ๐Ÿคช Iโ€™m still teary-eyed over how grown up our babies looked on stage. ๐Ÿฅบ So, so proud of them and their @talent_factory_ Company teammates! #dancemom @iddancecomp

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