Jason Hackenwerth, How to turn Ballon Animals into $449k

Jason Hackenwerth never stopped loving balloons, and lets face it, he's not alone.  Inspired by sea creatures and plant life, this artist has taken balloons to a new extreme.  His creations look like the brightly colored, alien-like creatures found in coral reefs, if those creatures somehow grew to dinosaur proportions.  His newest piece aptly titled Ecstasy of the Scarlett Empress,  is currently contending for a $449,000 prize at Grand Rapids Artprize, online voting taking place now.  Click HERE to vote, or to see the other finalists.