“I never met a color I didn’t like.” Dale Chihuly
I can relate to this quote. I have a fondness for colored glass. I have been collecting colored glass for years. And although my collection of colored mini-vases is small, it makes me happy every time I see it. In addition, I have multiple colored glass dishes that I like to use. I still enjoy scouting out antique and thrift shops for my next find.
Dale Chihuly is an internationally renowned artist, known for his colored glass sculptures (and many other creations with colored glass). His art can be found in over 200 museums in the US, with major installations in Tacoma, WA and Oklahoma City, OK and St. Petersburg FL.
I was first introduced to Chihuly’s art several years ago, by attending a special art exhibit of his works. I immediately was captivated with his work.
While visiting friends in Florida, I was excited to go to St. Petersburg to tour the Chihuly Collection there. It’s spectacular to stroll in and out of the rooms and visually take in all the bold colors and whimsical designs of this Chihuly Collection.
We did attend a glass blowing demonstration before touring the museum, included in the ticket price. It was fascinating to see what a delicate, and fine-art, glass blowing is. It was fun to watch, and interesting to apply what we learned to how some of the art work was created as we looked at the variety of glass works in the museum.
Chihuly’s work is usually recognizable for its unique and whimsical designs, and bold colors. There is a Chihuly chandelier hanging in the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre lobby.
I also noticed a Chihuly chandelier in the Kennedy performing Arts Center last fall while in Washington DC.
It warmed my heart to be able to tour this Chihuly collection in St. Petersburg Florida, on one of the coldest days in Florida this season.
So beautiful colours😍 We egot to see aan exibition of this nice glas work i Seattle where they have these Cuihuly glaswork both inside a building and also outside in the garden with the glas art alongside the flowers and trees. Amazing🤩
HI Kari,
Nice to hear from you.
I’ve heard the Chihuly exhibit in Seattle is amazing!
You have a piece of Valerie’s glass…not the same! HA!
Haha, yes I have two pieces of Valeries glass and love them both. The gold one I use all the time and the red one for christmas🤩🥰
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Everything about this glass art just makes me smile. The colors. The shapes. The creativity. Thank you for sharing this art.
I’m glad you enjoyed seeing Chihuly’s art.
It is something special.
Very nice to look at.
The colors and designs are fun and amazing.
You are a wealth of knowledge and see things from an artist’s viewpoint! I love seeing what you love with your take on things beautiful!
Thanks Starr. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
Some spectacular artwork, eh?
Isn’t glass amazing! Have you visited the CAT Museum in Shoreview? From their website: “Discover the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (the CAT), a Twin Cities gem inspiring creativity, curiosity, and connection through art.”
They have incredible glass displays. I won’t say more. You’ve have to experience it yourself, while lying on the floor gazing up. Amazing.
Thanks for the tip on CAT. I did not know about it, but now I’m excited to go visit the museum.