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LOOK: Artist with autism makes balloon figures for COVID-19 frontliners

An artist with autism has been making balloon figures for the frontliners braving the spread of the coronavirus.

Eddie Lin, from New Jersey, USA, was officially diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, as per NJ.com last Saturday, May 2. He ended up learning how to make balloon art by watching video tutorials when he was 10 years old.

What started out as his hobby soon developed into a part-time job after he started taking balloon art classes in 2014. After taking more lessons, he later set up a side business called “Ausome Balloon Creator,” which he runs with his mom, dad, brother and sister.

Among his recent creations are balloon figures of medical professionals wearing stethoscopes and face masks to celebrate National Superhero Day on April 28. Following the superhero theme, both models held items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One held Thor’s hammer called Mjönir, while the other had Captain America’s shield.

“We want everyone to remember that not all superheroes wear capes (or are in the Marvel Universe),” the 22-year-old said on Facebook. “Some of them are right in our community, working hard to help keep us safe!”

It’s National Superhero Day! We want everyone to remember that not all superheroes wear capes (or are in the Marvel Universe). Some of them are right in our community, working hard to help keep us safe!

Posted by Ausome Balloon Creator on Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Lin also made balloon versions of a mailman and a delivery truck to honor other essential workers.

“Thank you to the postal workers who are delivering through snow, sleet, and pandemic!” Lin said. “Mail is important!”

We want to continue thanking our essential workers! Thank you to the postal workers who are delivering through snow, sleet, and pandemic! Mail is important! US Postal Service

Posted by Ausome Balloon Creator on Monday, April 27, 2020

Along with the recent creations for the frontliners, as per report, Eddie’s mother is also in talks with a children’s hospital to see if he can make pieces for them.

“Balloons bring people happiness and joy,” she said.  /ra

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