Art and culture
Breathing inflatable sculpture for the artist Hala Amer
In 2024, Digital Inflatables designed and built in five weeks a breathing inflatable sculpture for the artist Hala Amer, from Qatar, announced for an exhibition at Northwestern University in Qatar, in Doha. The breathing function is built into only one part of the inflatable structure, and the workshop handled the project from design to production.
What did Digital Inflatables make for Hala Amer?
An inflatable artwork with a breathing function, built into only one part of the structure.
The workshop ran the project end to end, from design to production, despite a tight deadline of five weeks.
In the still from the workshop’s video, the white structure with rounded lobes lies on the grass of a garden in front of a hedge, with red-orange shapes showing through the fabric.
Where was Hala Amer’s artwork to be exhibited?
It was announced for Northwestern University in Qatar, the campus of Northwestern University in Education City, Doha.
The campus was founded in 2008 in partnership with the Qatar Foundation and teaches subjects including communication and journalism.
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Request a quoteHow do you make an inflatable sculpture breathe?
As a rule, a separate air chamber is isolated in the part that moves; a controlled blower fills it and lets it empty at a steady rhythm, while the rest of the structure keeps its shape.
This movement is tuned through tests: the rhythm, the amplitude and the blower’s noise matter as much as the shape for the effect the artist wants.
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Full specifications
| Artist | Hala Amer |
|---|---|
| Exhibition venue | Northwestern University in Qatar, Doha |
| Object | breathing inflatable artwork |
| Build time | five weeks |
| Year | 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Who was the breathing inflatable artwork made for?
For the artist Hala Amer, from Qatar.
Can an inflatable artwork be made in a few weeks?
Yes, if the brief is clear: Hala Amer’s breathing artwork was designed and built in five weeks.
Where was the artwork to be exhibited?
At Northwestern University in Qatar, in Doha.
Can an inflatable sculpture move?
Yes: one part can fill and empty in cycles, like a breath, driven by a controlled blower.
How much does a custom inflatable artwork cost?
The price depends on the size, the shape and the built-in mechanisms; the guide to custom inflatable prices gives price ranges.
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- Wikipedia: Northwestern University in Qatar en.wikipedia.org
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