B’LOON

2019, Repurposed wine barrel staves on steel 

Made from aged oak barrels that once helped shape some of the world's most famous wines, B'LOON represents an inside out perspective of the iconic Napa Valley. Over 36 barrels and 1,000 staves fit together to replicate a life sized hot air balloon, which can be seen exuberantly rising from the valley floor most mornings. The piece was 22 ft. tall and weighed approximately 4,000 lbs.

B’LOON was unfortunately lost in the 2020 Napa Valley fires, and is no longer on display.

Display Locations:

• Safeway Open Napa Valley, 2018

• BottleRock Music Festival Napa Valley, 2019