Dale Chihuly transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary works of art CHI- WHO? -LY

Discovering Color and Design Chihuly grew up in Tacoma, Washington collected shells & sea glass beaches of the Pacific Discovered an interest in Color and Design in college. Graduated with a degree in Interior Design. Experimented with glass blowing in his basement Fascinated by translucent, reflective qualities of glass

Becoming a Glass Artist Ancient art, requires skill and practice Attended Graduate School at U of Wis. Fulbright Scholarship enabled Chihuly to travel to Italy to study glassblowing.

The Maestro 1976 – Tragic accident caused loss of sight. Forced Chihuly to rely on a team to create his vision. Italian word for “teacher” or “master” Someone with exceptional skills or abilities who leads others Working as a team creates a sense of community and family

Preliminary Drawings Originally created to convey ideas to the glass-blowing team Took on life of their own Evolved into part of Chihuly’s creative process

CHIHULY AND COMMUNITY Hilltop Artists in Residence Program Started in 1994, by Chihuly, Kaperick, & Parriot Tacoma Hilltop Neighborhood Converted a former middle school Industrial Arts classroom 500 at risk youth participate each year Provide Glass Arts and Alternative Academic Programs Learn the importance of individual responsibility and teamwork

BASKETS

SEA FORMS

MACCHIAS “The Macchia series began with my waking up one day wanting to use all 300 of the colors in the hotshop.. Like much of my work, the series inspired itself. The unbelievable combinations of color—that was the driving force.”

Chandeliers and Towers

CHANDELIERS

Chandelier in the Canales of Venice

Fireworks of Glass Children's Museum of Indianapolis Took over 5 years to plan and create Engineering marvel Over 43 feet high, 18,000 pounds

Creative Process