Fire and Sand

The first time saw Dale Chihuly's work was at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.  Odd that I would discover this Tacoma native so far from home.  Seeing his spectacular chandelier suspended from several stories above the grand entrance room, took my breath away. There are now more than 200 museums around the world that include Chihuly's glass art among their collections.


I could go on and on about the amazing creations of this sometimes controversial artist, but I would rather you see for yourself, the beauty and genius of his work.

The V & A installation 2001, London

Part of Chihuly's artistry lies in the way he is able to capture the feeling of movement in his glass.

2005 exhibition in Kew Gardens, London

Chandelier suspended from a glass gabled roof

                                        

                                        "Chihuly Bridge of Glass" 

 Pedestrians walk below this 500 foot overpass that connects dowtown Tacoma

with the Museum of Glass. Over two thousand glass objects are suspended above the glass ceiling, creating a sensation of underwater brilliance. The Austin-based architectural firm, Andersson-Wise collaborated with Chihuly on the development of the concrete and steel bridge that serves as a backdrop and frame for the artist's work.

I've included a short video made by Dale Chihuly.  Please click
below to view. 

  

Chihuly video