As a kid, I’ve attended multiple birthday parties, circuses, and other events that had clowns. Much of the time, these clowns would show off their balloon art skills, and all the children present would “ooh” and “ah.” I was definitely one of those kids. I was always so intrigued by how quickly a clown could turn a few deflated balloons into a three-dimensional masterpiece. I never had good lung capacity to blow up a single balloon, let alone, bend and twist each balloon into the right shape without popping any balloons, all while ensuring the final product actually looked like what it was supposed to look like.
While I’m not, some people are simply masters at balloon art. I imagine many of these people didn’t just gain these skills overnight; it’s something they practiced a lot over a long period of time. A 22-year-old New Jersey man named Eddie Lin, however, is a balloon-making god. Despite his diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder, the young man has been dedicated to creating insanely elaborate balloon artwork as a way to say, “Thank you,” to essential workers.
So far, Eddie has made balloon art for dozens of essential workers from his local mailman, to his family’s housekeeper, to medical professionals. This is one of his ways of keeping busy during the C*********s while doing something positive for the public.
Eddie’s work and the attention that it has garnered across the nation can help inspire others who might also have special needs. Eddie proves that through passion, anyone can find a way to give back.
“I think it gives people inspiration to see that even someone who has special needs knows the word ‘appreciation’ and shows gratitude in his own special way,” his mother, Jenny Lin, said.
She’s absolutely right! She raised a great, young man.
Eddie, also known as Ausome Balloon Creator, first started creating balloon masterpieces at the age of 10. The self-taught artist would watch YouTube tutorials online, and now, he’s amazing everyone with his balloon art business and the kind intentions behind his work. He’ll even create a balloon sculpture when one of his loved ones is feeling down in the dumps. How sweet!
All in all, I think Eddie is encouraging for anybody who wants to turn their hobby into a business or a way to help other people in their community. A hobby that one person might find “insignificant” or a “waste of time” is a hobby that is deeply meaningful for someone else.
Watch below to check out Lin’s jaw-dropping balloon art, and give him a follow on Instagram!
