What passion do we share with Dale Chihuly?
A strong admiration of the Great Conservatories from the 19th century to modern day!
I’ve often been asked ‘What would I like to do that I haven’t already done?’ and the first thing that comes to mind is that I’d like to build a conservatory or glasshouse and design everything that goes inside it.”
-Dale Chihuly
Conservatory Enthusiast and Gifted American Glass Sculptor
World-famous for his exclusive style in glass sculpture, Chihuly is well known for his exceptional works of cylinders, baskets, towers, Persians, and several others that captivate his audience. From childhood, he was always fascinated with the natural world. He admires the Great Conservatories of the 19th century, as do we, and EXPANDS HIS BOUNDARIES across multiple historic cultures in glass blowing. His favorite works are from the minds of the premier conservatory designers of the 19th century, Lord & Burnham. Once Chihuly discovered the glass in these historic conservatories was ENTIRELY hand-blown, he was hooked. Although this passion began as a child, it was not until 2001 that he EMBRACED HIS PASSION and brought his dream to life!
The Journey Begins
In early 2001, Chihuly’s Garden Cycle arose. During this cycle, he began showcasing his work at numerous HISTORIC CONSERVATORIES AND GARDENS throughout the world. Places such as the Garfield Park Conservatory, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens, near London gathered thousands to line up to see what new works had evolved from Chihuly’s new exhibit. But in 2012, Chihuly brought something to the world NO ONE expected.
“What would I like to do that I haven’t done already?”
Dale Chihuly
In 2012, the birth of Chihuly Garden and Glass arose in Seattle, Washington and living at the center of this exhibition stands a 40-foot tall glass and steel glasshouse! Created from the minds of Dale Chihuly and architects OWEN RICHARDS, and RYAN SMITH, this glasshouse is a symbol of Chihuly’s lifelong appreciation for conservatories. Inside, beautiful blown glass pieces with RIBBED MOLDS dangle over your head as you walk through the exhibit.
Mark Your Calendar!
We are BIG FANS of Chihuly’s work and are proud to SHARE such a strong PASSION. Today, his work has been presented in more than 240 museums and internationally included in more than 200 museum collections.
In Singapore, Gardens by the Bay will be hosting an EXHIBITION until August 1st for some of Dale Chihuly’s best pieces! You DON’T WANT TO MISS YOUR CHANCE to see this incredible artist’s masterpieces!