ABOUT THE SCULPTURE
Bubble of Joy is a large-scale sculpture, a symbolic anchor designed to reconnect people with optimism, joy, and shared memory in an increasingly disconnected world.
Inspired by childhood objects such as beach balls, candy, marbles, and playground toys, the work distills the essence of early happy memories into a contemporary public-art form.
Bubble of Joy is part of the JoyForm™ series — Stiliana’s collection of large-scale sculptural works that create iconic visual experiences, reconnecting communities to presence, meaning, and shared values. It stands as a contemporary symbol of unity and emotional wellbeing in global urban environments.
The installation is grounded in a larger cause: reconnecting a disconnected world to meaning and shared values through iconic visual experiences.
At a time when overstimulation and digital fragmentation dominate daily life, Bubble of Joy introduces a moment of stillness, colour, and human connection.
Placed in an open outdoor location, the sphere functions as a contemporary landmark — a point of gathering, reflection, and shared experience.
Its colour stripes are carefully calculated to create a rhythm of energy, joy, and balance, echoing Dubai’s multicultural vibrancy and forward-looking spirit.
The sculpture’s simplicity is intentional.
It communicates directly with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Children are drawn to its playful familiarity; adults connect to its symbolic themes of memory, expansion, and emotional renewal.
It is a joyful interruption in the urban landscape and a universal reminder of what connects us.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
Bubble of Joy creates a shared emotional experience that transcends language and culture.
Its reflective surface encourages moments of presence, human connection, and collective joy in high-traffic public spaces.
Viewers see themselves within the artwork, becoming part of the installation and reinforcing a sense of belonging and common identity.
The sculpture acts as an emotional landmark — a universal symbol of optimism, unity, and community wellbeing.
*Please note the image is 3Drender of the work.