Michael James Schneider
Michael James Schneider, also known as BLCKSMTH,[1] is an American artist based in Portland, Oregon.[2][3] There was an installation by the artist at the public memorial for drag performer Darcelle XV in 2023.[4]
Schneider released the book Putting Balloons on a Wall Is Not a Book in 2024 and the book The Writing's On the Wall in 2025.[5][6] He created balloon art on the Burnside Bridge during the March 2026 No Kings protests.[7][8] He also designed a Portland Thorns scarf for the team's annual Pride Night in 2026.[9]
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References
- ↑ "Portland Artist Michael James Schneider". KATU. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Acker, Lizzy (2020-05-10). "Portland artist who married his boxed-wine boyfriend spreads positivity with balloon art during coronavirus lockdown". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Beddingfield, Duante. "Global internet artist-activist Blcksmth goes viral with Detroit art installation". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Acker, Lizzy (2023-04-26). "Thousands gather in Portland to remember iconic drag queen Darcelle XV". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ ""Putting Balloons on a Wall Is Not a Book"". KATU. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ ""The Writing's On The Wall" Author Michael James Schneider". KATU. 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "'Balloon Guy' creates human art at 'No Kings' rally in Portland". KOIN.com. 2026-04-07. Archived from the original on 2026-04-07. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Acker, Lizzy (2026-03-31). "Portland's balloon-letter artist just created his biggest installation ever. Here's what it said". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Portland Thorns Play Defending Champs to a Draw Before a Huge, Tense Crowd". Willamette Week. 2026-07-25. Retrieved 2026-08-17.