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An example of work by Dale Patrick Chihuly
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This biography from the Archives of AskART:
|  Born in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly became the most famous ornate glass maker of the late 20th century in America.
He received a B.A. degree from the University of Washington at Seattle and an M.F.A. in 1968 from the Rhode Island School of Design. From 1967 to 1980, he was Chairman there of the Department of Glassblowing. In 1971, he was a co-founder of the Pilchuck Glass Center in Stanwood, Washington near Seattle.
His colorful, abstract blown glass has made him nationally famous, and one of his biggest projects has likely been the thirty-five foot high, 550 foot long pedestrian bridge in Tacoma, Washington. It has five tall glass pavilions with eight- million dollars worth of Chihuly glass. He also did a chandelier in Triest that was 200 feet long, and he added some plastic to the glass to make it lighter weight.
Another unique project was in 1999 when, with the help of many workers, he constructed a 64 ton ice wall outside Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate. The ice was cut from an Alaskan artesian well and ferried to Jerusalem on container ships. Lit with multi-colored lights, the ice melted two days after completion. |
Biography from Jerald Melberg Gallery:
| Dale Chihuly was born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington. He received
a B.A. from the University of Washington in 1965, an M.S. from the
University of Wisconsin in 1967 and an M.F.A. from Rhode Island School
of Design in 1968.
Two Fulbright Fellowships allowed him to study the art of glassmaking
in Venice. In a city known for its glasswork as well as its
canals and stunning light, Chihuly learned the art of glassblowing and
that of teamwork – a crucial and integral part of his production.
In 1971 Chihuly co-founded the Pilchuck School, which has made the
Northwest an epicenter of the glass world. His work has been
shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the world, and he is one
of only three Americans to have had a solo exhibition at the Louvre.
Chihuly is known for pushing the glass envelope past all imaginable
limits. He broke with the tradition of symmetrical glass by designing
organic-looking vessels that resemble huge clamshells or flower
petals. His work suggests movement, capturing the shape of the
molten flow of the medium. Whether regarding his small-scale
blown glass works, large sculpture or site-specific installations,
Chihuly creates a sense of wonder and excitement that has captured the
world’s attention. |
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Dale Chihuly is also mentioned in these AskART essays:
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