Keep in mind that everything you see is made of glass. These next objects are hollow and, therefore, so light they actually float on the water in a pond.Saturday, January 31, 2009
Chihuly at the Desert Botanical Garden
SWMBO and I made a trip to Phoenix yesterday to see the Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden. The garden is a spectacular place on its own but the amazing glass art of Dale Chihuly brings it to new life. With, as they say on television these days "limited commercial interruption", take a look. (As always, the photos are much more spectacular if you click on them and expand them individually.)
Keep in mind that everything you see is made of glass. These next objects are hollow and, therefore, so light they actually float on the water in a pond.
Keep in mind that everything you see is made of glass. These next objects are hollow and, therefore, so light they actually float on the water in a pond.
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Oh wow - what wonderful pieces of art. And just look at that sky too - you have blue. And sunshine. S'not fair. x
ReplyDeleteIt was a perfect day for our visit, high temperature in the mid 70's with a beautiful clear blue sky. You should come over and take a look!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cat I've been waiting to see good pictures of that art -- tho it's sorta like an alien had landed in our desert back yard. Even dropped a few eggs; wonder what they'll hatch into?
ReplyDeleteHe definitely has his own idea of things.
ReplyDeleteStunning. His mind must be so different to ours!
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting how artists see things so differently from the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeleteI bet they don't allow anyone with a BB gun even near that stuff, do they?
Security wasn't tight but there were a lot of eyes watching. Didn't see any BB guns.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I completely missed the floating glass objects when I was up there. Very cool
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Glad you got a chance to visit and take a few shots.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing these marvelous creations through your eyes, Catalyst. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThought you might want to drop over and wish Granny J. a Happy birthday today:)
Warren - Yes, the floaters are way off by themselves. Beautiful, though.
ReplyDeleteSteve - Thanks. It was a treat.
Linda G - Thanks. You're Welcome. And I certainly will.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over to visit my blog.I'm so glad you did,that way I got to view what is right under my nose (in pics)!Though I was a volunteer for years at the Phx Zoo,rarely went to the DBG.Now we're going to have to get on over there to see that cool art. I'll check in with you regularly now---Great Blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cassie. Glad you enjoyed the pictures.
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Wow!
Beautiful does not do them justice. What a treasure you found. It is really weird that you, and Kitty and myself have all posted about artists today. Mine is one of a local artist that has been a favorite of mine for many years who recently passed away at the ripe age of 91. Andrew Wyeth...he was a legend here, a local. Check him out.
These are stunning photos. I would love to see more.
Keep an eye out for a Chihuly exhibit in your area. He's always great!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning captures Catalyst!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tombo.
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