This week's eye candy book is
Chihuly 365 Days. You've probably all seen at least one of the books in this series, which
encompasses everything from the African
Veldt to famous
golf courses. They are a nice compact size, but very chunky and full of glorious pictures. This one is drenched in glorious glass and colour. Works from all of Dale
Chihuly's periods are covered. Close-ups of individual pieces, shots of grand
instillation's, pictures of walls covered with his
characteristic drawings - they're all here. Wonderful commentary by the man himself, as well as many of his friends, colleagues and curators.
Last summer Margot and I attended the
Chihuly exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. It is such an experience to see these pieces in person and at close range. The shapes, the colours, the combinations are truly mind-boggling and amazing.
When asked if he was getting ready to retire and relax Chihuly said "But, you know, I can't do that, because I have the energy!"
Glass art has always seemed like magic to me and the work of Dale
Chihuly certainly affirms that opinion. If you get a chance to see his pieces in person - do so. Until then, get lost in this book.
This week's eye candy book is Chihuly 365 Days. You've probably all seen at least one of the books in this series, which encompasses everything from the African Veldt to famous golf courses. They are a nice compact size, but very chunky and full of glorious pictures. This one is drenched in glorious glass and colour. Works from all of Dale Chihuly's periods are covered. Close-ups of individual pieces, shots of grand instillation's, pictures of walls covered with his characteristic drawings - they're all here. Wonderful commentary by the man himself, as well as many of his friends, colleagues and curators.
Last summer Margot and I attended the Chihuly exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. It is such an experience to see these pieces in person and at close range. The shapes, the colours, the combinations are truly mind-boggling and amazing.
When asked if he was getting ready to retire and relax Chihuly said "But, you know, I can't do that, because I have the energy!"
Glass art has always seemed like magic to me and the work of Dale Chihuly certainly affirms that opinion. If you get a chance to see his pieces in person - do so. Until then, get lost in this book.
May I apply for resident status in Mr. Chihuly's universe of extraordinary orbs? How he captures and combines the wonders of nature and art...and in glass...is a source of awe bordering on disbelief
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