Oct 07 2008
Dale Chihuly @ the deYoung
The Dale Chihuly exhibition @ the deYoung Museum.
Originally an interior design and architectural major, Dale Chihuly has become one of the most prolific artists of our time. I had seen a PBS program depicting the inner workings of Chihuly and his teams. I was absolutely fascinated with his creations. The artist will sketch his ideas then paint them onto canvases lying on the ground with a broom. He then has teams of glass blowers and stylists which take his paintings and create his artworks.
Shortly after I saw that program his works were exhibited at the deYoung Museum here in San Francisco. The deYoung went all out on this exhibition and hosted a celebration weekend complete with music and entertainment, not to mention free admission the first day. I waited in line for about 20 minutes as there must have been thousands of people waiting to see the show. When I walked into that exhibition I was in awe of his artwork. It was nothing short of spectacular. Rooms filled with vibrant pieces that seemed to tell a story all their own. I walked around mesmerized at the brilliance of light and life emanating from these art pieces. I was also so thankful that the deYoung allowed photographs. They are usually pretty cool about that and I want to publicly express my thanks to the deYoung.
I spent probably three hours there absorbing the sheer brilliance of this artist and his creations. I came home truly inspired knowing that for just a short time I had been in the presence of greatness.
I created a slide-show of the photos I took during the exhibition including the ones in this post so you can check it out at http://www.slide.com/r/oIYfOURBqj_R1h4h8jTGXyG7_vUDnYeV?previous_view=lt_embedded_url
For more information on Dale Chihuly visit his website at: http://www.chihuly.com
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I saw a PBS program several years ago about this artist - beautiful work, and fascinating process.
It was amazing to see especially after seeing the PBS special and knowing all the work that goes into his pieces. Thanks for commenting.
Wow… amazing, that’s all I can say about it! I can see this site is going to flourish… and with so many wonderful posts already, I hardly knew where to start!
wow, i look at those work of art, and totally mesmerized, just amazing work! you’re lucky to witness that greatness.
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I saw that show on PBS also. I was wondering if you knew what it was called? I liked it sooo much that I want to watch it again. I want to show it to other people too. I just can’t recall the title of the show so I can try to find it online. Thanks!
sarabella - thank you so much.
betchai - It was phenomenal, thanks.
Holly, I emailed you with the PBS info.