Art and culture
Inflatable stone statues, including a 3.5 m moai
- Height
- 3.5 m tall
Digital Inflatables makes inflatable statues that look like stone: since 2019, monumental black heads, then a grey statue modelled on the Easter Island statues, 3.5 m tall. According to the workshop, it weighs less than 10 kg and fits in a cabin suitcase. These light replicas stand in for stone in sets, exhibitions and events.
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Which faux-stone inflatable statues has Digital Inflatables made?
Monumental black heads, a grey statue modelled on Easter Island and grey totem-style statues, all inflatable and made to look like carved stone.
The black heads, shown in pairs, have heavy brows, flat noses and thin lips; each stands on a block that forms its base and is taller than an adult.
The grey statue modelled on Easter Island is 3.5 m tall.
More recently, grey statues with totem-like faces, headdresses and stacked blocks were set up outdoors on a white platform, held by guy ropes. The workshop presents them as a light alternative where a real granite statue would be far too heavy to move.
Why make a statue as an inflatable rather than in stone?
For weight and transport: a real moai weighs 13.78 tonnes on average, while the grey 3.5 m statue by Digital Inflatables weighs less than 10 kg and fits in a cabin suitcase.
A real stone statue needs lifting gear and special transport; an inflatable statue is unrolled, inflated on site with a blower and folded away after the event.
The stone look usually comes from the sculpted shape and a printed fabric that reproduces the grain and tones of the rock.
A similar project? Describe it to our team.
Request a quoteWhat are the moai of Easter Island?
The moai are the statues of Easter Island, in eastern Polynesia, an island that belongs to Chile.
Most were carved from tuff taken from the quarry of the Rano Raraku volcano.
They range from 2.5 to 9 metres in height, with an average weight of 13.78 tonnes.
The island has 887 of them, according to Jo Anne Van Tilburg.
Can you have a custom inflatable statue made?
Yes. A statue, a bust or a sculpture can be reproduced as an inflatable from photos, plans or a 3D model, at the size you need.
The volume is reproduced first, then the colour and texture of the original material; here, the look of carved stone.
Outdoors, the statue is held by guy ropes, like the totem-style statues by Digital Inflatables.
Budgets for comparable projects are gathered in the guide to custom inflatable prices.
Full specifications
| Object | inflatable faux-stone statues |
|---|---|
| Model | Easter Island statue |
| Height | 3.5 m tall |
| Weight | less than 10 kg |
| Transport | fits in a cabin suitcase |
| Year | 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 3.5 m inflatable statue weigh?
Less than 10 kg for the grey Digital Inflatables statue modelled on Easter Island.
How do you transport an inflatable statue?
Deflated and folded: the 3.5 m statue fits in a cabin suitcase.
Can an inflatable statue be installed outdoors?
Yes, with guy ropes and ground anchoring: the totem-style statues were set up outdoors on a platform on the grass.
How much does a real moai weigh?
13.78 tonnes on average.
Who makes faux-stone inflatable statues?
Digital Inflatables, a workshop specialising in custom inflatable structures, has made them since 2019; the guide to choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer helps compare workshops.
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