UPDATE (10/16 1:10 p.m.): The Oct. 16 grand opening of Social Helium has been postponed until 3–5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the West Mall fountain on the University of Texas campus.

An artistic new landmark on The University of Texas campus will mirror the many low-flying clouds to fly over Austin in recent days, according to its creators.

Social Helium, a floating pavilion made from a 22-foot-long curtain suspended mid-air by 8-foot-tall helium balloons, will debut Oct. 16 at the West Mall fountain on the UT campus. The structure will also be illuminated at night.

An opening party for the installation has been rescheduled for 3–5 p.m. Oct. 16, and the structure will remain open for free public viewing through Oct. 18.

The structure is being formed as part of The Center for American Architecture and Design's CURTAINS series, a multisite exhibition that uses fabrics in contemporary art and architecture in various indoor and outdoor spaces. At least five artists and architects are expected to install their own fabric installations on the UT campus beginning Oct. 14.

Creators Dan Cheetham, architect and founder of his own firm fyoog, and Michelle Tarsney will be available to meet visitors at the opening event for Social Helium.

Cheetham, a 25-year industry veteran, most recently has worked with Austin city planners, designers, artists and nonprofit groups on 20ft WIDE, an interactive exhibit in an alley off Ninth Street between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street.