DALE CHIHULY

Few contemporary artistic careers compare in eminence to that of America’s premiere glass artist, Dale Chihuly. The creator of a remarkable repertoire of objects and installations, Dale Chihuly’s glass art has been featured in national and international exhibitions for over 40 years, is represented in over 200 museum collections, is the subject of a multitude of books and magazine articles, and Chihuly has mentored generations of younger artists. Dale Chihuly was born in Tacoma, Washington and though his career has taken him around the world, the Pacific Northwest is still his home and most beloved inspiration.  

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CYLINDERS

Since 1975, Chihuly has created an ever-evolving range of Cylinders with glass thread drawings fused onto molten bubbles. This revolutionary “pick-up drawing” technique has allowed Chihuly to integrate a wide range of motifs starting with his early works, particularly patterns inspired by Native American textiles.

Chihuly’s “pickup” drawing technique

Developed in 1974, this breakthrough technique involves pulling glass threads from glass rods and laying them out in an intricate design, which is then heated. By rolling a bubble of molten glass over the glass thread design, the resulting image is fully integrated into the form rather than laid or inlaid onto it.

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