Everyone who has been to the Bellagio in Las Vegas has probably seen the spectacular glass sculpture ceiling by Dale Chihuly. The first I had heard of him, my husband was working for an architect that used one of his "chandeliers" in Claridge's Hotel in London. I was intrigued and amazed by the movement, color and composition of these imaganitive works of art. He has many different themes, but I have chosen just a few.
This has multiple themes with his tower, reeds and floats.
My personal favorites are his chandeliers. They're so dramatic.
This is at the Victoria and Albert museum in London.
I love the juxtaposition between the modern glass sculpture and the old building.
His Reeds series.
I'd love to have this in my garden.
These are his Niijima Floats.
I love how he works his sculptures into nature.
This is his Ikebana floral arrangement series.
A fantastical garden.
A ceiling installation from his Persian series.
The artist by one of his glass tower sculptures. All photos are from Chihuly's website. Since this is only a small fraction of what he does, it is definitely inspiring to explore his site and read about him.
LOVE Chihuly! I went to one of his exhibits at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Coral Gables a few years ago. See link for pics. Incredible work. Click each category on the left in the link and it will take you thru a serious of spectacular art.
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