Galen Ballinger
Galen Ballinger, Dumb Balloon
Galen Ballinger (*1986, The Dalles, Oregon) is a self-taught painter, musician, and writer living and working in Portland, Oregon. Combining distinct sonic and visual vocabularies, his work dissects truth and beauty within the subtleties of ordinary life. His work amplifies the overlooked spaces, within city and wilderness, through large-scale interactive habitats. Often, his work calls for a collaborative approach, both locally and internationally.
Galen Ballinger, Dumb Balloon