Glow Inflatables have had the pleasure of working once again with the brilliant Scottish artist Rae-Yen Song, whose imagination and visual language continually push the boundaries of what inflatable art can be. Together with the team at Glasgow gallery ‘Tramway’, we helped to create an immersive world of glowing sub-aquatic creatures and interconnected forms which are on display until next August.
Working with Rae-Yen Song is always a joy. Her ability to fuse imagination with precision gives us the opportunity to test the limits of what inflatables can achieve as an artform. Having collaborated with her before, we were able to build on that foundation of trust and communication, resulting in a smoother process and an artwork that truly reflects both artistic vision and technical expertise.
The centrepiece of the inflatable artwork is ‘Tua Mak’, a giant mythical lifeform that fills the gallery space with its tunnel-like tentacles linked to eight smaller illuminated micro beasts. These aren’t just decorative additions; they act as ethereal sculptural pathways for audiences to explore.
This installation exemplifies what we love most about what we do: turning imaginative concepts into physical, interactive environments. From the sculpting of the giant central figure to the engineering of the tentacle network, every part of this project challenged us in the best possible way.
We’re incredibly proud of the result and even prouder to have helped to realise Rae-Yen Song’s creative vision. Collaborations like this remind us why inflatable art is such a powerful medium – it’s playful, immersive and full of possibilities.