Chichuly's work is in a couple of the casinos around here, includung the Bellagio. Dale did a sweet glass-and-ice thing a couple of years ago that was televised on PBS.
Originally posted by CJ_Ryan I went to the CHIHULY glass exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and took a few pics. The work this guy does is truly amazing.
Ryan I wonder if it;s the same guy that did this at Mohegan Sun, I was there a couple weeks ago and saw this, amazing.
Originally posted by Meta Ridley Ryan I wonder if it;s the same guy that did this at Mohegan Sun, I was there a couple weeks ago and saw this, amazing.
I have several of his pieces. Some stored away until there are no kids or cats (like that will ever happen).
I had the great fortune of bidding and winning a dinner with him (he cooked) at the Boathouse studio on Lake Union in Seattle a few years back. The auction is an annual one for the Pilchuck Glass School. Needless to say it was an experience I'll never forget. Not only is he a great glass maker (although he more supervises these days), he's a great mind and very quick wit. We got the grand tour, a spaghetti dinner, a chance to watch the hot shop in action and personally signed and etched items to take home.
Originally posted by PersianKitty I have several of his pieces. Some stored away until there are no kids or cats (like that will ever happen).
I had the great fortune of bidding and winning a dinner with him (he cooked) at the Boathouse studio on Lake Union in Seattle a few years back. The auction is an annual one for the Pilchuck Glass School. Needless to say it was an experience I'll never forget. Not only is he a great glass maker (although he more supervises these days), he's a great mind and very quick wit. We got the grand tour, a spaghetti dinner, a chance to watch the hot shop in action and personally signed and etched items to take home.
I'm sure that was awesome. You are one lucky Kitty.
Chihuly is awesome. Ever since I watched the Chihuly Over Venice documentary years ago I've been amazed at his work. And it's not just his work, but his complete dedication and passion for what he does is just so amazing.
Chihuly is
I post on GFY so that when people ask me what I do,
I can tell them that I work with the mentally retarded.
Originally posted by foolio nice stuff -- do they search people for rocks before they go in?
best thing about Chihuly is things always break, but each piece is modular is is simply hung together like flowers in a bouquet. If one breaks the installation is not harmed and they can attatch another in its place.
I helped hand one of these huge hanging ones that was valued at over 1 million, I believe closer to 3, but its been since 96 so I dont recall, but one thing about the chandelier pieces is they move, they sway, and all the pieces move and its never the same which makes them even more appealing to look at.
I have laid down in Chihuly rooms with Chihuly blown glass ceilings and aid their for an hour juststaring into the glass pieces, its impossible to see it all, and all the details in the glass show stories like the rings in a tree.
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