At Air Artists, we specialise in creating bespoke inflatables that transform live performances into unforgettable experiences. For the Scissor Sisters’ inflatable, created as part of their reunion and summer tour, our team designed something bold, playful and impossible to miss: a giant pair of iridescent inflatable scissors that dominated the stage.
From the earliest concept sketch to the final inflation test, our artists bring each project to life through our bespoke inflatable design service. The Scissor Sisters inflatable was crafted with their fearless energy in mind. The giant scissors were finished in an iridescent material that shifted colour under the stage lights, creating a constantly changing visual effect.
Reviewers couldn’t help but notice. One critic wrote that “the stage had transformed into a disco playground courtesy of an iridescent, inflatable pair of giant scissors” during the band’s set on Kesha’s Tits Out tour.
To match the band’s cheeky sense of humour, we also created a pair of giant, hand-painted inflatable breasts. This giant inflatable was designed and painted entirely by hand in our workshop, turning a playful idea into a larger-than-life piece of art.
Stage inflatables are a powerful way to transform live performances into dynamic visual experiences. They deliver huge impact with minimal weight, making them ideal for touring artists who need to set up and break down quickly.
Hand-painted inflatables add an extra layer of artistry, giving texture, depth and realism that’s hard to believe. From metallic finishes that catch stage lights to painterly shading that creates sculptural depth, they bring handcrafted authenticity while remaining lightweight, reusable and adaptable.
Our journey from concept to creation shows what inflatables can do when art meets engineering. Each piece is handcrafted from the first sketch to the final inflation test.
At Air Artists, we believe the right inflatable doesn’t just decorate the stage — it defines the show.
At Air Artists, we specialise in creating bespoke inflatables that transform live performances into unforgettable experiences. For the Scissor Sisters’ inflatable, created as part of their reunion and summer tour, our team designed something bold, playful and impossible to miss: a giant pair of iridescent inflatable scissors that dominated the stage.
When YUNGBLUD appeared at BLUDFEST, his presence extended far beyond the music. A towering inflatable character stood beside the stage, eyes wide, hair ablaze, wrapped in stylised flames and flanked by a skeletal figure. Hand-painted and impossible to ignore, it did more than decorate the space. It helped define the show’s atmosphere before a single note played.
This is how modern inflatables are redefining concert tour stage design. Lightweight, expressive and instantly iconic, they offer touring artists, creative directors and production teams an agile tool for building visual identity and emotional tone. For this project, Air Artists was tasked with creating a one-of-a-kind centrepiece that captured YUNGBLUD’s world in physical form.
When Netflix approached Air Artists to create a striking centrepiece for the launch of Squid Game Series 3, the result was a one-off installation that turned heads across Newcastle’s Quayside. Rather than producing repeatable designs, each inflatable was crafted as a bespoke artwork, made once for a single client and event.
Air Artists, renowned for their transformative approach to inflatable art, recently unveiled a striking 5-metre inflatable Samurai. What sets this piece apart from typical inflatable creations is its meticulous attention to detail, particularly the face—so realistic it challenges viewers to question whether it is, indeed, an inflatable. This masterpiece is part of Air Artists’ broader vision: to push the boundaries of inflatable art, creating sculptures so lifelike they appear to transcend their medium. The inflatable Samurai will be showcased as part of stage set designs for concerts, theatres, festivals, and more, highlighting the incredible versatility of inflatable art.
Inflatable hand-painted giant art is revolutionizing the way live performances, including concerts and theatre shows, approach set design. This innovative medium not only adds a visually striking element to productions but also offers practical benefits such as fast setup times, portability, and flexibility. This case study will explore the growing use of inflatable art in theatres and concerts, showcasing examples like the giant beanstalk in Jack and the Beanstalk and other notable inflatable works by Air Artists.
Air Artists is a pioneering company known for designing and producing some of the most iconic inflatable art pieces for the world’s largest theatres, concert stages, and musical tours. Founded in 1976 by Rob Harries, the company has been at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of inflatable artistry, creating show-stopping pieces that have become integral to some of the most memorable moments in entertainment history. Based in Essex, England, Air Artists has earned a reputation for its unparalleled creativity and engineering, producing inflatables for top-tier artists and global events.
Air Artists was born in 1976 by Rob Harries in a unique time where very few people knew much about inflatables.
When the Mongolian rock band The HU takes the stage, their performance is about more than just music. It’s a full-scale spectacle of sound, movement and visual drama. When their creative team approached Air Artists to design inflatable artwork with striking detail, the inflatables had to reflect the same epic energy and cultural force that […]
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