skymama 37 #1 January 20, 2004 I have to admit, I'm not one who usually frequents art museums very much, but this new Chihuly Glass exhibit at a local museum has piqued my interest from write-ups in the paper. There is supposed to be a 20 foot glass tower that he made. Has anyone even been to one of his exhibits?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #2 January 20, 2004 Never heard of it but it looks pretty cool. Let me know if you want some company if you check it out. It's pretty close to the tunnel so I'd be able to get out that way Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #3 January 20, 2004 QuoteI have to admit, I'm not one who usually frequents art museums very much, but this new Chihuly Glass exhibit at a local museum has piqued my interest from write-ups in the paper. There is supposed to be a 20 foot glass tower that he made. Has anyone even been to one of his exhibits? No. But I'd pay big money to be let in there with a .22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #4 January 20, 2004 They are well worth the time. They had an exibit very similar to that here in Columbus 2 years ago. The craftsmanship and gracefullness of the glass is just increadible. They had one of the pieces hanging in a skylight here and I spent probally 20 minutes just walking around it looking at how it changed its flow in the light and how the colors played off each other. I'd love to have a piece once I get rich and have a million dolar home to put it in.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZoneRat 0 #5 January 20, 2004 I actually met the guy once about 20 years ago when I was taking a hot glass workshop at Penland. It was a field trip for the students. We watched him work a piece and he invited us to ask questions. Showed us around the workshop. We were in complete awe. Chihuly is to hot glass what Tolkien is to the Fantasy genre. Hot glass was practically a lost art in the 50's. It was through his work and the work of a few others that the art form got back on the radar as an art, rather than a craft. One of his bowls resides on the set of Frazier. He seemed a very kind man.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #6 January 20, 2004 He did some work for the Winter 02 Olympics in Salt Lake. I was pretty impressed with his work. I think I have some pics around somewhereI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZoneRat 0 #7 January 20, 2004 Hang on. I totally lied. That was Harvey Littleton we met. (Another giant of the hot glass earth). Not Dale Chihuly. I have no idea if Chihuly's kind or not... Sorry. I'll go home now...“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites racer42 0 #8 January 20, 2004 We have a very impressive piece of his work in the Main Library in downtown San Antonio. It could the 20' piece you are referring to.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Paige 0 #9 January 20, 2004 There is an exhibit in Columbus Ohio that is amazing. I'll see if I can get pics from my Mom's visit to post up here. The glass was amazing and so creative.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TypicalFish 0 #10 January 20, 2004 They are actually very cool; there is a huge one in the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, of all places."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #11 January 20, 2004 I was just thinking about that and wondering if that was him - the ceiling of the Bellagio lobby is so beautiful. Oh, here's a snippet from the website: Beauty cascades all around you inside the enchanting lobby. Peer overhead and discover a ceiling adorned in a breathtaking display of 2,000 () hand-blown glass flowers - the Fiori di Como, created by world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. Now you can admire and take home priceless pieces crafted by Chihuly from the Chihuly Gallery. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #12 January 20, 2004 i like it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #13 January 20, 2004 AH HA.. you missed his work when you were here. He is a local and the Museum in Tacoma is FANTASTIC.. there are numerous pieces of his work all over the Microsoft Campus as well. For the rest of you.. here is a schedule of when and where there is an exibition near you. http://www.chihuly.com/schedule.html The whole site by the way is pretty cool. Check it out http://www.chihuly.com For those of us around here in the Puget Sound who have interests OTHER than skydiving ( Like Winter DUH) http://www.chihuly.com/Seasites.html UH a good reason to come back for a visit Andrea??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #14 January 20, 2004 QuoteAH HA.. you missed his work when you were here. Yeah, waiting for clouds to clear at a dz is a big time waster, that's for sure! I'm convinced that I should definitely go to the exhibit, and I'm going to torture my children and bring them along. I can't wait to hear the objections when I tell them we're going to a museum!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunnydee123 0 #15 January 20, 2004 I'd go with ya if the kids protested too loudly - this stuff looks COOL! When ya goin'? Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #16 January 20, 2004 I'd go on a weekend. The hours are 12-4 on Saturday and Sunday through May 30th. I haven't decided when though, I gotta look at the soccer schedule. But, I'll let you know when I go! (You too, Ari!) She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #17 January 20, 2004 Well worth the visit, from my recollection. And if you make a road trip sometime, bring the kids to DC and we'll all go to the museums. Some of the best in the world, and all totally free. What kids don't like the Air & Space Museum and Natural History? You can see planes, rockets, bugs, and a flawless crystal ball bigger than your head. You'd even have a place to stay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #18 January 20, 2004 Stoopid glass...there's no beer in it. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpinjackflash 0 #19 January 20, 2004 There was a hell of an Chihuly exhibit here Andrea (in STL) at our Art Mueseum a few years ago as well. Incredible Stuff. My x is a stain glass artist (a damn good one actually) and I went with her. Even if your not into it, it is so worth going, you will enjoy yourself immensely. Let me know what you think after you go? blues, JackIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites champu 1 #20 January 21, 2004 an exibit came to the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago a couple years ago and I visited with my sister. She has a number of photographs from the trip here /edited to add: I stole the camera and am responsible for the "hidden lily" photograph... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #21 January 21, 2004 I have seen his glass works and paintings. I would love to get one. There is a casino in Vegas that has his glass works all over the ceiling. I almost bought a reprint of his off of PBS that he signed. Wish I did nowBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #22 January 25, 2004 I just got back from seeing the exhibit with my kids and I must say it was awesome! I don't know if there was supposed to be a certain theme, but to us most of the pieces looked like things from the sea. The colors are fabulous too. Our favorite part of the exhibit was a hallway with a glass ceiling, and on top of it were hundreds of colorful pieces to walk under. My son wasn't too impressed with his modern paintings ("mom, anyone can splatter paint on a canvas!"), but overall they both liked the exhibit. For anyone near Orlando or St. Pete (where there is another exhibit), it's definitely worth stopping by and seeing. I don't have any pictures because cameras wern't allowed and guards were everywhere!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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PhreeZone 20 #4 January 20, 2004 They are well worth the time. They had an exibit very similar to that here in Columbus 2 years ago. The craftsmanship and gracefullness of the glass is just increadible. They had one of the pieces hanging in a skylight here and I spent probally 20 minutes just walking around it looking at how it changed its flow in the light and how the colors played off each other. I'd love to have a piece once I get rich and have a million dolar home to put it in.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #5 January 20, 2004 I actually met the guy once about 20 years ago when I was taking a hot glass workshop at Penland. It was a field trip for the students. We watched him work a piece and he invited us to ask questions. Showed us around the workshop. We were in complete awe. Chihuly is to hot glass what Tolkien is to the Fantasy genre. Hot glass was practically a lost art in the 50's. It was through his work and the work of a few others that the art form got back on the radar as an art, rather than a craft. One of his bowls resides on the set of Frazier. He seemed a very kind man.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #6 January 20, 2004 He did some work for the Winter 02 Olympics in Salt Lake. I was pretty impressed with his work. I think I have some pics around somewhereI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #7 January 20, 2004 Hang on. I totally lied. That was Harvey Littleton we met. (Another giant of the hot glass earth). Not Dale Chihuly. I have no idea if Chihuly's kind or not... Sorry. I'll go home now...“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #8 January 20, 2004 We have a very impressive piece of his work in the Main Library in downtown San Antonio. It could the 20' piece you are referring to.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #9 January 20, 2004 There is an exhibit in Columbus Ohio that is amazing. I'll see if I can get pics from my Mom's visit to post up here. The glass was amazing and so creative.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #10 January 20, 2004 They are actually very cool; there is a huge one in the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, of all places."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #11 January 20, 2004 I was just thinking about that and wondering if that was him - the ceiling of the Bellagio lobby is so beautiful. Oh, here's a snippet from the website: Beauty cascades all around you inside the enchanting lobby. Peer overhead and discover a ceiling adorned in a breathtaking display of 2,000 () hand-blown glass flowers - the Fiori di Como, created by world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. Now you can admire and take home priceless pieces crafted by Chihuly from the Chihuly Gallery. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 January 20, 2004 i like it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 January 20, 2004 AH HA.. you missed his work when you were here. He is a local and the Museum in Tacoma is FANTASTIC.. there are numerous pieces of his work all over the Microsoft Campus as well. For the rest of you.. here is a schedule of when and where there is an exibition near you. http://www.chihuly.com/schedule.html The whole site by the way is pretty cool. Check it out http://www.chihuly.com For those of us around here in the Puget Sound who have interests OTHER than skydiving ( Like Winter DUH) http://www.chihuly.com/Seasites.html UH a good reason to come back for a visit Andrea??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 January 20, 2004 QuoteAH HA.. you missed his work when you were here. Yeah, waiting for clouds to clear at a dz is a big time waster, that's for sure! I'm convinced that I should definitely go to the exhibit, and I'm going to torture my children and bring them along. I can't wait to hear the objections when I tell them we're going to a museum!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #15 January 20, 2004 I'd go with ya if the kids protested too loudly - this stuff looks COOL! When ya goin'? Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 January 20, 2004 I'd go on a weekend. The hours are 12-4 on Saturday and Sunday through May 30th. I haven't decided when though, I gotta look at the soccer schedule. But, I'll let you know when I go! (You too, Ari!) She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #17 January 20, 2004 Well worth the visit, from my recollection. And if you make a road trip sometime, bring the kids to DC and we'll all go to the museums. Some of the best in the world, and all totally free. What kids don't like the Air & Space Museum and Natural History? You can see planes, rockets, bugs, and a flawless crystal ball bigger than your head. You'd even have a place to stay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #18 January 20, 2004 Stoopid glass...there's no beer in it. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #19 January 20, 2004 There was a hell of an Chihuly exhibit here Andrea (in STL) at our Art Mueseum a few years ago as well. Incredible Stuff. My x is a stain glass artist (a damn good one actually) and I went with her. Even if your not into it, it is so worth going, you will enjoy yourself immensely. Let me know what you think after you go? blues, JackIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #20 January 21, 2004 an exibit came to the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago a couple years ago and I visited with my sister. She has a number of photographs from the trip here /edited to add: I stole the camera and am responsible for the "hidden lily" photograph... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #21 January 21, 2004 I have seen his glass works and paintings. I would love to get one. There is a casino in Vegas that has his glass works all over the ceiling. I almost bought a reprint of his off of PBS that he signed. Wish I did nowBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #22 January 25, 2004 I just got back from seeing the exhibit with my kids and I must say it was awesome! I don't know if there was supposed to be a certain theme, but to us most of the pieces looked like things from the sea. The colors are fabulous too. Our favorite part of the exhibit was a hallway with a glass ceiling, and on top of it were hundreds of colorful pieces to walk under. My son wasn't too impressed with his modern paintings ("mom, anyone can splatter paint on a canvas!"), but overall they both liked the exhibit. For anyone near Orlando or St. Pete (where there is another exhibit), it's definitely worth stopping by and seeing. I don't have any pictures because cameras wern't allowed and guards were everywhere!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
