Some opportunities in life have a very short window. You hear about an activity, decide to do it, and you either have to burst into action or languish in the wake of a snails pace to achieve the goal. I had a unique chance last weekend and had to strike like a viper!

What is worth so much hassle? 3700 large silver balloons. I kid you not. In a room the size of a basketball court. That you can play in. 

Technically, it’s an installation by artist Martin Creed: Work No. 360: Half the Air in a Given Space. Per the Henry Gallery, the participants are meant to gather insight about air and how is takes up space:

Part of a celebrated suite of pieces made with balloons, the monochromatic and formless sea of spheres offers visitors an opportunity to navigate the work from within—while also challenging them to consider that the location of art can be found somewhere between physical experience and sculptural construct.

Really, it’s a legit excuse to amble around a room full of large balloon and laugh your ass of in the process. I am a proponent of the idea that adults should play. It’s healthful for us to release stress and explore being in the moment… but I am basically a giant 3rd grader, so… grain of salt and whatnot.

This is one of those rare small window opportunities, almost irreplaceable on such a grand scale. It’s only open until Sept 27th; if you’re in the Seattle area you need to go. Window is closing…