217 Metropole Ave, PO Box 366
Avalon, CA 90704
United States
Feb 28, 2024 - Mar 7, 2024
Dale Chihuly
GLACIER BLUE PERSIAN, 2023
CHIHULY STUDIO EDITION
Edition 33 of 150
Signed by the artist and etched with edition number
Approximately 7½"H x 10"W x 9½"D
About the Piece
Dale Chihuly discerned early in his career that to bring forth his visions in glass, he would need to rely on the properties of heat, gravity, and motion. This elemental approach to the medium results in unrestrained, tangible expressions of movement and vibrancy found not only in his Persians but in many other series that followed.
Eloquent, successive ribbons of icy blue and white spiral the panoramic waves of the 2023 Glacier Blue Persian Studio Edition, contributing a sense of vibrant and kinetic energy to the sculpture. Juxtaposed with this frosty palette, a radiant citron lip wrap crests the edges of the fan-shaped element, further emphasizing its rippling, graceful contours. The serpentine form within anchors the entire ethereal composition.
Every year, Chihuly creates new Studio Editions, representing Chihuly’s most distinctive series. As every piece is handblown, your artwork may vary slightly in size, color, and shape. Small blemishes or imperfections in the glass are part of the glass blowing process and add to the individual characteristics of each piece.
About the Artist
Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941, Dale Chihuly has become one of the most recognized artists of his time. He is credited for pushing the boundaries of the glass medium, a previously considered fragile material, from singular symmetrical forms into towering and gravity defying assembled sculptures. Chihuly’s energetic and magnificent artworks are created in a hot shop with the assistance of a team of glass blowers, the same method practiced among traditional Italian glass artisans for centuries. Over his career, Chihuly has mastered the alluring, translucent and transparent qualities of glass in an effort to create works of art that transform the viewing experience. His unique artistic vision and desire to experiment with this medium in terms of scale and range of color has led to the elevation of the art form. Education and collaboration among artists has always been essential to Chihuly, who continues to inspire new generations of glassmakers.
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