Chihuly Collection: Exploring the Colorful & Vibrant World of Glass Art
Dale Chihuly – is a world renowned American glass artist known for his mesmerizing, intricate and colorful glass sculptures that have captivated audiences around the world. For me, Chihuly’s glass artwork stands among the very best I have encountered.
Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941 and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He studied interior design and architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle and later received an MFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of design.
Let’s get to know Dale Chihuly.
Let’s get to know 
People always ask why does he wear an eye patch?
In 1976, during his visit in England, Chihuly suffered a serious injury in a car accident that left him blind in one eye ( left ) and it took him months to recuperate.
CLICK HERE for Dale Chihuly’s interview in his website.
For more information about him, his life and work, and schedule of exhibitions, please visit Chihuly.com.
Are you looking for places or museums to visit in St. Pete? Chihuly Collection is definitely not one to miss!!
Chihuly Collection @ Morean Arts Center, St. Pete, FL
The Chihuly Collection at the Morean Arts Center in St. Pete ( FL ) is a stunning display of the artwork of the famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. The collection features a variety of Chihuly’s signature pieces, including vibrant glass sculptures, intricate chandeliers and intricate glass installations. The Morean Arts Center is the only permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in Florida and IT’S A MUST-VISIT destination for art lovers.
Pls. visit Morean Arts Center for more information @ moreanartscenter.org. General ticket admission: $ 20.00
The Chihuly Collection features more than 200 pieces of Chihuly’s work including his iconic glass chandeliers, neon-colored blown glass sculptures and colorful glass installations.
Visitors to the museum will be awed by the sheer beauty and scale of the pieces on display which range from delicate individual glass forms to massive, multi piece installations.
Morean White Seaform Set
Stepping into Chihuly’s glass art is like entering a realm of enchantment and wonder. The moment your eyes meet his breathtaking creations, you are transported to a realm where colors dances and light weaves its magic. Each piece seems to possess a life of its own, capturing the essence of nature and imagination in a symphony of glass.
Take a deep breath as this will take your breath away!!
Prepare to be immersed in a mesmerizing sea of cobalt and sapphire as you encounter Chihuly’s Azul de Medianoche chandelier. This awe-inspiring masterpiece commands attention with its grandeur and evokes a sense of enchantment that is nothing short of extraordinary.
Azul de Medianoche Chandelier
Suspended from above, the chandelier cascades with an abundance of hand-blown glass elements reminiscent of frozen water droplets. The depths of blue hues capture the imagination, as if you were gazing into the midnight sky, adorned with celestial jewels. The chandelier’s composition is a symphony of shapes and sizes, with elongated tendrils, gracefully intertwining while smaller clusters of glass globes create a delicate harmony.
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Carnival Chandelier
Step into a whimsical world of vibrant colors with Chihuly’s Carnival Chandelier. This dazzling masterpiece is a kaleidoscope of colors, an explosion of joy the ignites the imagination and fills the space with an exuberant energy. As light embraces the chandelier, it becomes a radiant beacon, casting a playful dance of colors onto its surroundings.
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Float Boat
Stunning Glass Art!
Are you having fun yet? As you enter the Morean Art Center, all you can hear from other folks are ” Wow, Oh my God, This is Breathtaking “ You will hear this over and over as I told these myself too.
Sunset Persian Wall
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Persian Ceiling
Like WOW!!
Another MUST-SEE piece in the collection is the ” Persian Ceiling “ a massive installation of intricate glass forms that creates the impression of an underwater world. The installations is composed of hundreds of colorful glass pieces, including undulating tendrils, starbursts, and other organic shapes that seem to float above the viewer’s head.
To be honest, I got stuck here @ The Persian Wall for a little bit I kept saying ” Wow Oh Wow, Oh my God ” and once you are past this Persian Ceiling it will lead you to a magnificent chandelier and my all time favorite. Red is my favorite color, that’s why.
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Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier
Dale Chihuly’s Red Ruby Icicle Chandelier is a captivating and iconic piece of glass art and I would say is my MOST FAVORITE PIECE. It is part of his larger body of work known as the ” Chandeliers ” series. This chandelier is renowned for its striking combination of vibrant red glass elements and its grand, cascading form.
The chandelier features an array of individually hand-blown glass elements that resemble elongated icicles. The glass pieces are typically translucent allowing light to pass through them and creating a mesmerizing play of color and illumination. The Red Ruby Icicle Chandelier intricate
The ” Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier “ a stunning installations that hangs from the ceiling of the museum’s main gallery. The chandelier is composed of 600 individual hand-blown glass pieces, each shaped like a delicate icicle, and is illuminated from within to create a brilliant ruby glow. The chandelier’s intricate arrangement of glass icicles creates a sense of movement and dynamism, evoking the impression of frozen in time.
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Ikebanas, Chartreuse and Black Venetians, Piccolo Venetians
The Ikebanas are traditionally Japanese inspired which focuses on the arrangement of flowers, stems and branches. Chihuly’s interpretation of Ikebana incorporates his signature glass elements resulting in unique and striking compositions.
And one of Chihuly Collections highlight at the Morean Arts Center is Mille Fiori series. This is remarkable body of glass artwork characterized by its vibrant and intricate floral patterns ” Mille Fiori ” translates to a ” Thousand Flowers ” in Italian which aptly describes the essence of this series.
Mille Fiori
In Mille Fiori, Chihuly creates exuberant and immersive installations composed of numerous individually hand-blown glass elements. These elements, resembling flowers, leaves, and vines are expertly arranged to form lush and visually stunning sculptures. The series showcases the artist’s skill in orchestrating the interplay of colors, shapes and textures, resulting in breathtaking and mesmerizing compositions.
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Macchia Forest
Another captivating glass artwork is the Macchia Forest. One of the mesmerizing aspects of this artwork is its transparency how the glass can transmit and refract light in exquisite ways. The unique properties of the glass, combined with the skill of creativity of Chihuly, give rise to pieces that shimmer, glow and transmit an ethereal beauty.
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Drawing Wall
Paintings & Sunkissed
After you exit the Gallery you will stumble into a Souvenir Shop where they sell some of his small glass arts, Chihuly Collection which I bought & love so much, pens, notebooks, etc.
Souvenir Shop
To experience Chihuly’s glass artwork is to immerse yourself in a breathtaking symphony of color, light, and form – a testament to a boundless possibilities of the human imagination and the enduring beauty of the art of glass. Chihuly’s masterful creations have the ability to transcend time and space, evoking emotions, stirring imaginations, and leaving us in awe of the boundless possibilities of human creativity.
You can also visit Chihuly @ Chihuly Garden & Glass in Seattle, Washington or when you are in Las Vegas don’t forget to check out his infamous ” Fiori di Como “ glass ceiling at Bellagio Hotel.
As we reach the end of this journey through captivating world of Chihuly, may the beauty of glass art serve as a reminder to seek beauty and inspiration in every corner of our existence.
Thank you for joining me on this exploration of Chihuly’s mesmerizing glass art. May it continue to spark joy, ignite imagination, and leave you forever enchanted by the breathtaking beauty of this extraordinary experience.
The Author
I truly enjoyed this breathtaking experience and for me, this encounter will forever hold a place in my heart as one of the most remarkable and awe-inspiring artistic experiences I’ve had the privilege to witness.
I hope you will join me again on my upcoming blogs. I have some more beautiful blog posts soon.
Pls leave a comment down below and let me know which art piece captivated your heart the most, I will truly appreciate you engagement to this blog.
Author: Sheila
I am a Physical Therapist by profession who loves to travel and blog. Life is beautiful!! Let’s fill our souls with travel adventures!! Pls. join me in my journey!! Your support to my website is greatly appreciated!!
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Absolutely stunning!! I also love to see piece of artwork like this!! You did it beautifully, I enjoyed it!! Thanks for posting😘
Aww!! Thank you so much!! I have to say though, I am proud of this post, I just know it will captivate the hearts of my readers. Pls stick around for more!!💚💚💚
Shelia this is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen wish I could hang that blue chandelier here but it won’t fit. I have to go back again and stare at the pictures. You take beautiful photos! Kisses to lil bit, we just hangin here no big party.
Thank you thank you!!💚💚💚I just know you will enjoy this, as I know some has been waiting for thid post. I just get to busy and if not I fall asleep lol🤣 Glad you’re having a good time w fam!!💚
Super love this!!!!
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Beautiful beautiful beautiful! 😍😍😍 Breathtaking indeed! I hope you get to post more often!l of the places you visit! ❤️
Thank you thank you thank you!!😊 I hope so too!! I will try to post more!! I have like 6 blogs lined up though😅
Wow! This is the most beautiful I’ve seen! I’m glad I checked this out! Definitely breathtaking! Can’t wait to check all your blogs Sheila!
Definitely one of my favorites too!!❤️ I’m replying to all your comments all at the same time lol🤣 Thanks thanks😍