The website for the Tacoma Museum of Glass advertised an interesting exhibit of Dale Chihuly’s Venetians, developed from inspirations on a trip to Venice. I wanted to see the Chihuly “putti,” little cherubs or mythical creatures that adorned some of the work. I wasn’t disappointed, though they generally proved hard to photograph as they adorned vases.
This simple piece showcased the putti better than some. Others had the sweet little cherubs lounging amongst flowers or perched in streamers of glass.
The more Chihuly I see the more I love this work. Photography doesn’t typically do it justice. I decided to move in close to focus on some of the details of this fantastical workmanship. Remember that this medium has to be heated to an almost molten state to be worked into the shapes it presents.
In addition to the shapes, the colors can also be amazing. This exhibit will be at the museum until January 4, 2016.
The more photos of Chihuly’s work I see, the more amazed I am.
Nice detail on the “putti”. I like the crackly gold. The 3rd photo reminds me of ribbon candy. I wonder if the glass is manipulated in a similar fashion.
Chihuly is a genius at design and directing his “minions” to execute the glass work that is showcased throughout the world.
It is beautiful work!
What amazing detail. I love Chihuly glass.
The Venetians are so different than all of the other elements of Chihuly’s work.