Dale Chihuly is an
internationally
celebrated
glass artist
and personality.
Fireworks of Glass is Dale Chihuly’s largest permanent installation ever. Chihuly designed the tower and led a team of artists as they blew glass and set up the installation.
Chihuly is from Seattle, but is known around the world for creating beautiful and extraordinary art glass. His unique work is discussed and sought after by collectors and museums everywhere.
Chihuly began blowing glass as a student in the early 1960’s. Since then he has become more of a planner and visionary in the glass industry, as opposed to a physical craftsman. By focusing more on the big picture and less on the intricate details of physical glassblowing, Chihuly has created different themes in his artwork. His pieces have taken on forms found in everyday objects and nature.
Using teams of glassblowers, Chihuly is able to create complex sculptures of dramatic beauty. His large-scale installations like Fireworks of Glass best reflect his extraordinary vision and passion.
Other well-known installations include the Chandeliers that adorned the canals of Venice, Italy, in 1999; 17 works that emerged from the ruins of the Temple of David in Jerusalem in 2000; and many current Garden installations.
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