1. Dale Chihuly

2. Facts Born in 1941-Tacoma Washington Studied Interior Design until 1962-travels to Europe and Middle East to study art. 1963-returns to Washington to continue studies 1969-76-continues to travel and study art in Europe 1976 in a car wreck-loses his eye-After this period, he starts his experimentation in blown glass while teaching.

3. VENTURI WINDOW, 1992 16 X 48 X 7' SEATTLE ART MUSEUM

4. REGAL PURPLE MACCHIA WITH BRIGHT ORANGE LIP WRAP, 1995 22 x 24 x 25" Vessels were created to be both visually interesting inside out outside.

8. Process

9. He starts with drawings/paintings http://www.chihuly.com/video-drawings-interview.aspx

13. This was specifically designed to also create a “lighted sculpture on the wall directly opposite the display. Each piece is designed and displayed to be seen through and illuminated by a light source.

14. Objective: Create a simulated glass sculpture in the style of Dale Chihuly. Criteria: –Can be a relief or in-the-round sculpture displayed on wall. –Coordinating transparent color schemes. –Minimium of two layers of relief.

15. Key Concepts Primary elements used: color, organic form Primary principles of design used: variety, unity and scale

16. Resources http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETJhw9 _B_X4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETJhw9 _B_X4 http://www.chihuly.com/