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- TheNeck, on 10/10/2007, -3/+16Well now here starts the debate.
Dale did not make them with his own hands but he directed them to make them. It was his design, his vision, and his ideas.
How is that different from Franklin Llyod Wright, he did not build the buildings.
How is that different from George Lucus, he did not act in the movie he just directed it.
How is that different than anyone that designed anything that was great that did not lift a stone, hammer a nail, or do something manual.
People that have issues with Dale are obtuse, jealous, or ignorant. Have you seen the scale these pieces are done in? Do you have any idea how long it takes 15 people working together in a hotshop to produce something like this? Do you have a clue what it costs? No you don't. Yes I happen to have a clue about what it cost and what goes into something like this. I have been doing it for years.
Get off you high horse from the peanut gallery and admit that the guy is amazing. His hands may not have shaped the glass but his voice is in each piece and that man is in my eyes as timeless as any artist before him. You can't make a spun out bowl or anything that has bright colors in glass and not have someone say "That reminds me of Chihuly". No matter what you personally think of the man he has made and impact in glass that will live far longer than any of us. - thepuma77, on 10/10/2007, -4/+13"....the most complex in the sculpting world."
What kind of barometer did you use to gage the level of his sculptural complexity? - ReverendRodger, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8I've done different types of sculpture, and let me just say that glass work is definitely one of the most complex. With clay and most other materials you can sit things aside when you're tired. With glass you have to do most of the work from start to finish in one sitting. Plus, you know, the whole furnace thing.
I'd also like to go ahead and say that glass blowing is one of the most addictive things I've ever done. Sadly it's way too expensive for me (the glass itself costs an arm and a leg, not to mention the equipment and natural gas costs). - UGM2099, on 10/10/2007, -5/+12That's what is called running a studio and is why he can produce the sheer number of works he does.
- greatblackowl, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7You guys must be pretty unfamiliar with the way the art world works. Many big arts and crafts names, such as Chihuly (or Tagliapietra, William Morris, Preston Singletary, Louis Comfort Tiffany, etc.), as was pointed out by UGM2099, don't actually create every piece of glass that goes into the art their studio makes. The way Chihuly works is that he creates paint spatters that his artists make into glass. He also (for his big chandeliers and large exhibits, like parks) will have his artists blow the glass and then he will pick and choose the pieces and oversee the construction of the art piece.
- picaman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4I saw the exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden. Seeing these pictures doesn't even begin to give you the appreciation that comes from seeing Chihuly's pieces in person and in context.
Comparing Dale Chihuly to Thomas Kinkade is asinine. - Hookster, on 10/10/2007, -10/+14Chihuly is a joke, he hasn't blown glass in 30 years. Instead he "directs" and "conceptualizes" rather than doing any of the work himself.
- tlenker, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4By far the best display here:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/themuseum/fireworks_ofglass/index.htm - tlenker, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3This is the largest (and most brilliant) Chihuly display, and it is in Indianapolis.
-43 feet tall
-18,000 pounds
-4,800 pieces of glass - suxmonkey, on 10/10/2007, -3/+6Awesome work, but don't underestimate other glass blowers whose work isn't as widely recognized! http://www.glassartists.org/Gct30_Glassblowing.asp
- fak3r, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4I used to install Chihuly's works at a gallery, always fun carrying around a 20,000$ candy dish when you're not insured! The debate is about if he is the artist since he merely designs and instructs his lackeys to create it. It's the same as an architect, and yet their designs are never questioned. An artist is so because he creates, if it's not by his own hand is irrelevant. Please see other artists in history such as Warhol or Michelangelo for other examples of artists who didn't physically do all of their work; they're still some of the greatest artists ever.
- sDow, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4Just like that crook Peter Jackson. All he does is bark orders at actors.
He just sits on his ass and takes credit!
Listen, the people that work for Chihuly have often already made a name for themselves. Folks like Dante Marioni. He's not trying to dupe anybody. Of course if Chihuly did all of the design work and the producing artists got all of the credit, then I'm sure you would be on here yakking about that too. - acidix, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2He also has one eye and lacks depth perception.
- BrokenClock, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (across the street from my office) has a great permanent Chihuly exhibit. http://www.okcmoa.com/p/8536/Default.aspx
- NaziHatinChimp, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2If your ever in Oklahoma City, go check out the art museum there. They have a great Chihuly exhibit. In fact I recognize some of those pictures from there.
- cwoolf34, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I went to one of his exhibits in Grand Rapids, MI a few years ago. My parents dragged me along, it was actually pretty cool stuff. It's hard to believe he can still do all this with just one working eye.
- acidix, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I used to blow glass in HS and there were many people who blew bongs. Technically werent allowed to, in reality that just made more creative bongs.
- indyGuy, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The installation of his larger pieces is really interesting. Check out a time-lapse from Chihuly's website - this sculpture is on my campus.
http://www.chihuly.com/Video/dnatower.html - PiratedTVPro, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I got to see his installations in Orlando and St.Petersburg a couple of years ago and they were breath-taking. Every installation is specially designed and built for the space so no two are alike. It was simply awe-inspiring.
- ibjhb, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Most art is created this way... most "famous" paintings were worked on by students or apprentices...
- sDow, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Are you folks aware that he doesn't do the work for safety reasons?
He has no depth perception. - fak3r, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Nice, didn't see your comment until I posted mine, I am in complete agreement with you and anyone who disagrees is likely not an artist themselves, and thus have no idea how to do what he does.
- ibjhb, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I was wondering if someone would bring this up...
You have a very good point... while Dale didn't actually create these with his hands (he hasn't blown glass in years), he did design and supervise their creation. I'm lucky enough to live in St. Pete and his artwork resonates throughout the art community. - glasnostic, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2looks like artists and people who understand art are way outnumbered here
- oneovernone, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I saw the exhibit at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh this past June. The glass mixed with botanical elements was awesome, especially the cactus room.
http://www.phipps.conservatory.org/chihuly/index.html
http://www.chihuly.com/installations/phipps/index.html - Ibanezfoo, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Interesting, but how does this fall under the Technology topic? Buried.
- DaleoftheUK, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Dugg for having the same name as me, oh and for some glass or something...
- whytheam, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I've seen this guy's stuff in person and it is amazing.
- mightycbu, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1well, if the title said: "new lamps by Ikea" i would have believed it too
- nastysquar3d, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I recently saw his exhibit he did at Phipps in Pittsburgh.
There are some pictures on my website of it if anyone wants to check them out.
http://nicksanz.net/photos/chihuly-at-phipps-gardens-and-glass/ - eldiablito, on 10/10/2007, -5/+6Dale is a turd and a joke. He doesn't do any of the work himself and sues others he considers competition.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/chihulyinc/2003182065_chihuly08.html - maheshee11, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2The creations are wonderful. The "floral look-alikes" are amazing.
- tlenker, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Expensive?! I view his stuff for free.
- Machine, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Is Chihuly a member of Digg? Someone went and modded down all the ant-Chihuly comments... and since he obviously has plenty of free time on his hands... what with not blowing his own glass and all... I figured he might be around...
- fak3r, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1They had this in Shaw's botanical garden in St. Louis - I agree, it was an awesome mix. Nice to see other Digg'rs that actually see art.
- jerbaker, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Ho hum. Lemme guess, you, on the other hand, are a wonderful glass artist with many wonderful creations which the art world has failed to recognize?
- biggychong, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1The place is awesome, especially for being in a small town on the west coast, and it has a nice rotation of art. I know a lot of people don't care for that style of art, but I think it is amazing. Likewise, if you do not like the art one should still be able to appreciate the Bridge of Glass is still amazing.
Pic's:
http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/Art/bridge_003_B_crop.jpg
http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/Art/pavilion_015_B.jpg
http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/Art/towers_006_M.jpg
http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/Art/wall_002_B.jpg - aduzik, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1A friend of mine once had a roommate who was a glass blower. They had a nonfunctional fireplace in their house, so he blew beautiful orange and yellow glass "flames", arranged them in the fireplace, and set candles underneath. It was really beautiful. I wonder what he did with them when they moved out.
- geary, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1If you like this, and you're anywhere near Tacoma, Washington, visit the Museum of Glass. Besides some amazing displays, they have three furnaces where you can watch the artists at work.
http://www.museumofglass.org/ - dylanmat, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Chihuly used to hangout at coffee shop that I frequented in Tacoma, WA. He stopped hanging out there when someone poked him in the eye... I guess they really didn't like his ashtrays.
- fak3r, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I was comparing the method artists like Michelangelo, Warhol and Dale use to create their work. Art is not science, it's not logical or comparable. The first rule of art is: there are no rules. Check your preconceived notions at the door, otherwise you'll never create anything new.
- TheNeck, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0Interesting what you consider good. I consider his work very good. I don't consider the people that made it the artists. They are the craftsmen. His design, his vision. They are the hammer, he is the design end. Work on your design, making the glass is the easier part.
Just my view. What do I know, I have only been blowing glass for about 5 years now, have my own studio, and work with it everyday. I view him as bringing the water up around everyone boat. Without people like Dale, Josh Simpson, Billy Morris, Mongrain, and Pino where would the glass world be? Nick nacks and patty wacks.
Neck - bwizard, on 10/10/2007, -2/+2Dale is a very rude person.
- Pheobus, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0I actually like his art. IS their another glass blower that does similar artwork cheaper? If you know of someone let me know.
- TheNeck, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0If it was tiny would it help? Is it the size that makes it more interesting? Is it the play on color?
You don't have to like it bud. That is ok, and I think the stuff is overpriced. Alas, I don't own any either. I still think it is pretty amazing to look at and am very impressed with what it took to make it.
TheNeck - Shawn4168, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0I went to the Children's Museum last summer and saw the display...it truly is amazing.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0"Without vision the people will perish."
Perhaps without vision the art will perish ? - Pheobus, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0I took my wife and daughter to the exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden they both loved it. The pictures in the link pale in comparison to what you see live. If one of his exhibits are in your area I recommend you attend, you will not be disappointed.
- burkinaboy, on 10/10/2007, -4/+4The guy's art is inspired... visionary, even. Among other things, he has a piece at the National Botanic Garden in Washington, DC that is truly otherworldly. Learn more about the piece @ http://www.usbg.gov/chihuly.cfm - there's also a slideshow of his work @ http://www.museumofglass.org/programs-and-events/chihuly-in-tacoma/
- slugicide, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1That's not art, that's decorations. ***** hippies.
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