Art and culture
Giant inflatable jellyfish for artist Claudia Comte
- Dimensions
- 10 m
Digital Inflatables designed and built a 10 m giant inflatable jellyfish for the Swiss contemporary artist Claudia Comte, installed in Venice in 2025. From the phone call through design to installation, the project took 3 weeks, when a work of this kind usually needs 6 to 8 weeks. It has a glowing blue bell and long, wavy tentacles.
What did Digital Inflatables make for Claudia Comte?
A 10 m inflatable jellyfish, made for the contemporary artist Claudia Comte and installed in Venice.
In the photo published by the workshop, the jellyfish hangs against a black background: a round, dome-shaped bell in glowing blue, with many long, tapering tentacles below it. Some tentacles have wavy, ruffled edges, and the lighting makes the surface look translucent.
The workshop handled the whole project: the artist’s call, the design of the shape, the production and the installation in Venice.
Who is Claudia Comte?
Claudia Comte is a Swiss artist whose work has increasingly engaged with marine ecology.
Digital Inflatables made this giant jellyfish for her in 2025, for an installation in Venice.
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Request a quoteHow long does it take to make a custom inflatable sculpture for an artist?
This jellyfish took 3 weeks from the phone call to installation in Venice, and the workshop itself says it had a lot of luck.
A project of this kind usually needs 6 to 8 weeks.
Lead time depends on the shape, the number of fabric pieces to cut and sew, the printing and the transport to the venue. Usual timelines are set out in the guide to custom inflatable lead times.
Why do artists choose inflatables for large-scale works?
An inflatable sculpture can be very large yet light: it folds down for transport and stands up with a simple blower.
It is a sewn fabric envelope that a fan keeps filled with air. It can hang, stand on the floor or be lit from inside, and it packs into a small volume once deflated.
More giant animals and characters are on the giant inflatable mascot and character page.
Full specifications
| Artist | Claudia Comte |
|---|---|
| Location | Venice (Venezia) |
| Object | giant inflatable jellyfish |
| Dimensions | 10 m |
| Lead time | 3 weeks, from call to installation |
| Year | 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is Claudia Comte’s inflatable jellyfish?
The jellyfish measures 10 metres.
How long did the jellyfish take to make?
3 weeks from the phone call to installation in Venice; such a project usually needs 6 to 8 weeks.
Where was the inflatable jellyfish installed?
In Venice, in 2025.
Does Digital Inflatables make inflatable sculptures for artists?
Yes: the workshop designs and builds custom inflatable works for artists, such as this jellyfish for Claudia Comte.
Can a giant inflatable sculpture be hung?
Yes: it is hung from attachment points sewn into the fabric, like this jellyfish, photographed hanging. Rigging points and load are checked with the venue.
How much does a custom inflatable sculpture cost?
Price depends on size, shape and finish; price ranges are listed in the guide to custom inflatable structure prices.
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- Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Biography on claudiacomte.ch claudiacomte.ch
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