Dale Chihuly
Facts Born in 1941-Tacoma Washington Studied Interior Design until 1962-travels to Europe and Middle East to study art returns to Washington to continue studies continues to travel and study art in Europe 1976 in a car wreck-loses his eye-After this period, he starts his experimentation in blown glass while teaching.
VENTURI WINDOW, X 48 X 7' SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
REGAL PURPLE MACCHIA WITH BRIGHT ORANGE LIP WRAP, x 24 x 25" Vessels were created to be both visually interesting inside out outside.
Process
He starts with drawings/paintings
This was specifically designed to also create a “lighted sculpture on the wall directly opposite the display. Each piece is designed and displayed to be seen through and illuminated by a light source.
Objective: Create a simulated glass sculpture in the style of Dale Chihuly. Criteria: –Can be a relief or in-the-round sculpture displayed on wall. –Coordinating transparent color schemes. –Minimium of two layers of relief.
Key Concepts Primary elements used: color, organic form Primary principles of design used: variety, unity and scale
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