Chihuly Review

CHIHULY AT VMFA EXHIBIT REVIEW

The Virginia Museum of Fine Art recently held an exhibit that showcased the captivating glass art of Dale Chihuly entitled. “Breathe Into Art.” Based out of Seattle, Wash., Chihuly is an internationally renowned artist that in his fivedecade career has molded the glassblowing industry like never before.

After injuring his shoulder, Chihuly began to use his drawing ability to communicate his creations to his students and contributing glass artists.

Turning the technique of glassblowing into a pioneering art form, Chihuly continues to work first hand with his team of innovative glass-blowers to create astonishing works of art. The VMFA installation was just another example of the iconic work of continued artistic expression that exists in the studio glass movement; that in 2012 celebrated its 15th anniversary in America.

Among his works showcased, he derived his inspirations from nature, in his work “Mille Fiori” (a million flowers) his days studying glass in Venice, “Venetians” and the spectacular individual intricate glass pieces combined that make up the “Persian Ceiling.” Taking over the entire lower level of the exhibition space this wonderful collaboration of artists took spectators on an adventure into an aquatic planet full of luminous colors and enchanting textures.

To help promote the collection of Chihuly at VMFA, the Martin Agency offered Iphone users the opportunity to use of the first ever app allowing for the creation of pieces with the simple use of one’s breath. App users can adventure into their own glass blown process by blowing into their phone speakers, expanding one of his signature shapes of adding texture, color and shapes that are unique to you that can be shared on your social networks and with other app users around the world.

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