Chihuly

 Chihuly


Today’s artwork is inspired by Dale Chihuly's "Fiori di Como" ceiling at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, which features 2,000 hand-blown glass blossoms, creating a breathtaking spectacle of colour.

Dale Chihuly, the glass master, is so popular that, in 1992, he was named the first National Living Treasure in the United States.

His glass art is celebrated worldwide for its vibrant colour, organic forms, and immersive installations that transform both natural and architectural spaces.

He is renowned for layering molten glass to achieve marbled, vibrant surfaces. Chihuly’s artistic merits are many. 

He pioneered innovative glass-blowing techniques that utilise the effects of gravity and centrifugal force to capture natural irregularity and asymmetry. 

As a result, Chihuly’s work has an organic look as well as a theatrical and wildly imaginative appearance. His installations are playful yet sophisticated.

Source: https://www.artandobject.com/news/chihulys-glass-sculptures-sparkle-desert-showcases

Comments

Anonymous said…
Nice inspiration! I think I removed seeing this floral artwork when we visited the Bellagio. Thanks for sharing 😍 (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative)
June 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Kieran said…
Check out his website- he is such a creative artist

https://www.chihuly.com - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful drawing and commentary (WhatsApp comment from my dearest sister Sandra)
June 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Kieran said…
Thank you my dearest sister. each creation of Dale Chihuly is a true work of art - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful! I recognized that style The V and A in London has an exquisite chandelier. Imagine cleaning such a piece! (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative in Goa)
June 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks, Wendy. At the Bellagio it is a laborious process - each one cleaned manually one at a time to minimize disruption to the public - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Anonymous said…
👌🏻beautiful and informative (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative who appreciates my style)
June 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks Lalita. Dale's works of art are very eye catching
https://www.chihuly.com - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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