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Chihuly At Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Here is a few pictures of the glass sculptures created by American artist Dale Chihuly.  These are currently on display at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Much of Chihuly's inspiration comes from his mother's garden, along with his love of the ocean and its creatures.  He is well known for his use of intense colours and combining several pieces of blown glass into one sculpture.

When I went to visit Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden, the original exhibit by artist Dale Chihuly was no longer on display.  At that time, there was a new exhibit on chocolate.  But as I made my way through the conservatory, I kept seeing all these fantastic glass sculptures - the remnants of his exhibit.  I didn't know why they were there or that they had been created by Dale Chihuly.  In fact, I had no idea who Dale Chihuly was.  All I knew is that I was quite taken with the glass sculptures and vowed to learn more about them.

I love the way the sculptures have been added in the gardens, as if they are simply an extension of the garden.  It is inspiring to see how art and nature can be combined together so beautifully and naturally. 

 

Recommended Resources:

Want to find out more about Dale Chihuly and his amazing glass art?  Here are some excellent books to get you started!

Read The Art of Dale Chihuly by Timothy Anglin Burgard.  In this book, Burgard takes an in-depth look at the career of Dale Chihuly as seen through stunning colour photography of his work.

 

 

Read Chihuly at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew by Todd Alden.  Chihuly's first botanical garden exhibition outside of the United States took place at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, just outside of London. See breathtaking pictures of both this exhibit and past exhibits, including Garfield Park Conservatory in Illinois, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Michigan, Franklin Park Conservatory in Ohio, and Atlanta Botanical Garden in Georgia. Also included in the book is a chronicle of the rich 350-year history of Kew Gardens.

Watch Chihuly In The Hotshop on Blue-Ray Disc and watch Dale Chihuly and his team at work.

 

 

 

 

 

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