Balloon Bling explores the coexistence of traditional ritual objects with mass-produced items like Mylar balloons and plastic toys in vibrant street culture. Through image and form, I transform ephemeral balloons into weighty ceramic sculptures, juxtaposing lightness and disposability with weight and durability. These playful yet substantial works reflect the societal impact of global consumer culture, highlighting invisible labor and shifting cultural norms. By reinterpreting everyday objects, the series examines the tension between permanence and impermanence, tradition and mass production, revealing deeper cultural and economic narratives embedded in contemporary material culture. Click on images to see works.