Chihuly Trumpet sculpture (Space Needle in the upper left corner)
This robust sculpture resides in Seattle, at the base of the Space Needle. A tower of scarlet glass trumpets, it stands over six feet tall, at Chihuly Garden and Glass.
The artist, Dale Chihuly, was born in Tacoma and has spent many years in the Pacific Northwest. The entire exhibit is a permanent collection, displayed indoors and out.
I spent a wet and rainy day at the museum in Seattle last year, and it lit up the gloom in the most extraordinary way. The garish colors, colossal sculptures, and outrageous creativity are a true indoor marvel. Then you go outdoors, and more brilliance awaits. Info here.
Outside there is a refreshingly unique garden studded with glass plants and this sculpture, an edifice of glaring red blaring trumpets. Click here for more of Athena’s photos of the Chihuly Garden exhibit, part of a series I wrote.
What I like most about this wild, one-eyed sculptor and his art is his message: be bold, be brave.
Photo credit: Athena Alexander
Wow! These glass sculptures are beyond incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I have never seen anything like this before.
How wonderful that I could introduce you to Chihuly, Tina. Truly spectacular artist — thanks so much for letting me know, thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Isn’t that something?! If sounds had colours, and colours had sounds…amazing. I’ve added this to my ever growing list of places to visit. Thanks for the artistic blast of colour!
If you and Mrs. PC make it to Seattle, you will enjoy this museum, pc. In addition to all the, yes, amazing art, the Space Needle is gigantically predominate. Meanwhile have fun snow boarding soon! 😀
Oh, I just love Chihuly’s art. The red glass trumpets are so awesome.
Aren’t they so fun? Thank you Sylvia! 😀
Oh my gosh, it’s hard to describe the beauty of this sculpture. DC is a master of glass.
Yes, it is so off-the-charts, isn’t it, Sharon? When writing this post I found I was often thinking about sound. Thanks so much for visiting the series, too, I am happy you enjoyed it. 😀
Be Bold Be Brave, indeed. I love the work of Dale Chihuly and first saw it in real life at Kew Gardens, (not too far from where I live) in a big exhibition about ten years ago. Sounds similar to that huge pieces were exhibited indoors in the massive Victorian greenhouses and others were dispersed amongst the plants in the grounds….Absolutely spectacular. Another place I have seen them displayed incredibly well is at the Victoria and Albert Museum here in London….As always an uplifting post. Have a wonderful weekend. Janet:)
Oh I love knowing you saw Chihuly exhibits (I had wondered), Janet. And Kew Gardens must’ve been awesome. I went to the Victoria and Albert 15 yrs ago, pre-Chihuly (loved it), so now I have a lovely new exhibit to anticipate for my next visit. I consider you a bold and brave artist, and very much appreciate your visit here today, and comments. Always a joy. 😀 😀
Here’s to beauty and colour:)
😀 😀
Chihuly has such a great vision. Bold and brave, indeed!
Beautiful image, Jet. 🙂
I agree, Amy. Imagine what kind of a mind one would have to create and exhibit this kind of art in glass. So glad to have you visit, Amy, and as always, am grateful. 😀
Amazing art sculptures! Really creative works… beautiful photography. Thanks, Jet, for your interesting writeup. 🙂
What a pleasure it is, Iris, to share the fruits of Chihuly with you — thanks so much for stopping by! 😀
Wow, absolutely amazing! I love the colors. Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful weekend ahead!
Yes, color is what it’s all about with Chihuly. He wakes us up. Thank you so much, Lucy, a joy to have you visit today. 😀
I remember seeing some of these incredible Chihuly sculptures as we waited to visit the Space Needle – they were absolutely stunning. Next time I hope to get up close and a tad more personal with them! 🙂
The juxtaposition of this exhibit to the Space Needle is breathtaking. I’m glad you got to see parts of this terrific display, Joanne. Thank you! 😀
I’ve seen his amazing sculptures before – wow!
He has such a unique style, and now he has become famous, so wonderful. Thanks so much for your visit today, Jan. 😀
My mother-in-law raved about Chihuly’s works. A master artist indeed. Is that opener photo a Hairy Woodpecker?
There is definitely a lot to rave about. So glad you enjoyed it Shannon. 😀
Spectacular Jet!!
Thanks so much, Mary — 😀
I love Chihuly’s work. Did an slide show in 2006 of his installation at the NY Botanical Garden http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Ir9pG3vk (apologies for the jerky and outdated video). I like it when he blends the organic shapes with nature.
Fantastic video Sherry! The NYBG is really lovely (I’ve never been there), and you really captured the uniqueness and joy of Chihuly’s art. I espec. like the floating sculptures in the pond alongside the lily pads. I, too, really like the blend of his work with nature. Thanks so very much.
Love what I’ve seen of Chihuly’s work. Hoping to get to see it in real life someday.
I hope you get to see some of Chihuly’s work someday too, Gunta. I’m glad I could provide you with a glimpse, an enticing glimpse. 😀
The sculptures are so stunning, including this scarlet tower. What a treat! Thank you for sharing!
It’s a treat for me to share the scarlet tower, Tiny — I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much. 😀
A real spectacle dear Jet!Enormous,but so elegant and gracefully standing!It looks as if it were a natural tree decorated with mellow red-pinkish ornaments!It’s incredible that a one-eyed sculptur created it!Thank you for sharing the beauty of this magical glass garden.Sounds like a page from a fairytale book!Thank you for directing us to your previous post where Athena’s photography is superb. My warmest wishes for a splendid weekend,dear friend 🙂
I am so happy you enjoyed the Chihuly posts, Doda, and Athena’s photos as well. It did indeed feel like a page from a fairytale book. And there’s a surrealness with the Space Needle looming right there too. It is a magical place, and I am honored that you were so present and attentive to receive the magic, dear Doda. Always a delight to share these places in the world with you…. 😀
Impossible to be apathetic in front of those brilliant pieces of art which exude magic and inspirational creativity,dear friend 🙂
This eloquently sums up the entire Seattle exhibit and all the Chihuly exhibits too, dear Doda. Thank you so much for your attentive comment and lovely words. I hope you are having a wonderful week…. 😀 😀
somedays
a dandelion
others a bold
red trumpet 🙂
A delightful comment, sc, and oh so true. Both are joyful, yes. Thank you so much, for your special words and spirit. 😀
O seara plăcută!
Vorbele bune nu costă mult. Nu afectează nici limba nici buzele. Îi fac pe ceilalţi să fie mai buni. De asemenea ele produc imaginea asupra sufletelor oamenilor şi această imagine este cu adevarat frumoasă. – Blaise Pascal
Kind words do not cost much. It does not affect the tongue or lips. They make others to be better. They also produce the image on the souls of men, and this picture is really beautiful. – Blaise Pascal
În viaţă, este mai bine să nu amestecăm afacerile cu prietenia, pentru că atunci când la mijloc sunt interese materiale se uită valorile prieteniei.
In life, it is better not to mix business with friendship, because when the middle are material interests looks values friendship.
You, too, have a nice evening, Ileana~~ 😀
I’m seein’ RED over this photo. 😉
It is such a statement in red, this Chihuly sculpture. Got a fun smile out of your comment, Frank — thank you so much. 😀
What a great series on the Chihuly Exhibition! I’ve only seen one of Chihuly’s works in real life, the Fiori Di Como in the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas. It’s a stunning display. He is an amazing artist. How I would love to see the exhibition you saw in Seattle. Thank you for sharing it with us! :))
You seem to be someone who sets goals and meets them, Jeannie, so let’s just say when you see the Chihuly exhibit you will be delighted. Thanks for your many visits and comments, my friend. 😀
Absolutely amazing! A marvel indeed! Such a vibrant color definitely brightens the grey rainy days in Seattle 🙂
Definitely! Thanks so very much, Inese. 😀
Brilliant. Brave and Red. Lovely reminder of this artist Jet! Thank you!
He’s a joy, isn’t he Gill? I am always happy when I do a Chihuly post, because I learn from readers how much impact and how far spread Chihuly is. Thank you my friend! 😀
Stunning! Didn’t realize he had one eye. Maybe that’s why so many of his works have a unique perspective.
He lost his eye in a car accident. I wonder too, Nan, if this loss lends to a different perspective. Thanks so much for your visit, dear Nan. 😀