Dale Chihuly – Awe Inspiring Works on Display in Local Area
The Pacific Northwest is blessed with at least a few movers and shakers. That is, people who have global influence in a positive way. One such person is Dale Chihuly. He resides at the top of the list in the recent art-glass movement. Although decorative glass work has an ancient history, the eyeliners on King Tut's golden mask are glass, artistic expression has generally been limited by strict tradition worldwide. Dale Chihuly's vision of what studio art-glass could become, helped successfully shatter the old restraints of tradition and allowed the flourishing of new ideas, the exchange of information and cooperation among artists. One result of these ideals was his co-founding of Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington in 1971. The course catalogue proclaims "....Pilchuck continues to provide the most professional and comprehensive summer education program for artists working with glass." Another result of Dale Chihuly's genius is the installation of magnificent public glass art produced by his studio, named the Boathouse, located on the shore of Lake Union. It is well worth the time to seek out and view some of these stunning and awe inspiring works. To learn more visit the following:
Learn about Dale Chihuly www.chihuly.com |
City Center (highly recommended) 1420 Fifth Ave Seattle, WA 98101 |
Traver Gallery 110 Union St #200 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 587-6501 |
Sheraton Hotel "Flower Forms" 1400 6th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 621-9000 |
Washington Athletic Club "Orange Basket" 1325 Sixth Ave Seattle, WA |
Benaroya Hall "Chandelier" 1110 Third Ave Seattle, WA (206) 215-4800 |
Seattle Aquarium "Seafoms" 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 Seattle, WA (206) 386-4300 |
University of Washington "Anemone Wall" Meany Hall, West Lobby |
Seattle University 901 12th Ave Pigott Bldg. East entrance |
Washington State convention Center "Venetians" 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 694-5000 Seattle, WA 98122 |
Microsoft "Cobalt Blue Chandelier with Putti |
Authored by: Terry Suddarth, Glass artist and Paulette’s husband
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Anonymous
February 18, 2009
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February 18, 2009
iconGrill restaurant right next to the Westin has a lot of Chihuly artwork to enjoy while savoring exquisite dinner.Anonymous
October 27, 2009
If you want to see his work go to Tacoma WA & see his bridge.