Elastic Park
Inspired by Michael Crichton’s popular novel, Jurassic Park, Elastic Park will combine art, science and community-building in a never-before-seen way. Up to 100,000 balloons will be used in each installation to create life-size prehistoric dinosaurs. With input from prehistory experts, the exhibition will take visitors on an educational and highly entertaining journey through time as they walk among creatures from the Triassic through the Cretaceous periods. Along the way, they’ll see some of the most unique “pop” art on the planet, and – perhaps most importantly – they’ll learn the power of working together.
Larry Moss, Founder and Creative Director
Larry Moss
Larry Moss began his career 25 years ago as a NYC street performer, but has gone on to display his amazing air-filled art in 12 countries on four continents. His achievements have been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, CNN Headline, PBS, Smithsonian Magazine, American Profile and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Moss has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, NBC’s “Today” and at the White House, and has held the Guinness World Record for the largest non-round balloon sculpture since 2000.
The author of many published ballooning books, Larry also has a degree in applied math and computer science, as well as a master’s in elementary education. Building community through his large-scale art creations is of particular interest to Larry, and was the focus of his 2009 TEDx talk in Rochester, NY.
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Mark Verge, Co-Lead Designer & Dinosaur Specialist
Mark Verge, Co-Lead Designer & Dinosaur Specialist
Mark Verge
Mark Verge, also know as Jungle Jack, specializes in GIANT balloon sculptures and full-body balloon costumes. He has been a guest on Canadaʼs Breakfast Television four times, has been featured in Balloon Magic the Magazine, and has received the balloon industryʼs Top Twister award for 2000 and 2002. Mark has released a CD called, “Creative Ideas for Balloon Entertainers”, to help give other balloon artists a jump start on their business. Mark has entertained for the Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto street festival, and the Canadian National Exhibition.
Markʼs one-time hobby of studying dinosaurs has made him a key member of the Airigami team. His studies have resulted in the creation of numerous balloon sculpted dinosaurs and ultimately won him several balloon industry awards.
