23 October 2010

Pink Saturday ~ Chihuly Pinks 1

Pink Saturday is hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. She loves pink and graciously invited the rest of us to play along. Check out her blog to see who all else is enjoying this week's pink party.

For many years I have been a fan of Dale Chihuly. Whenever we travel I always try to search out his glass and go see it. Sometimes I make special trips to view his work. My favourite exhibitions are his garden installations. In 2004 there was a fabulous exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. My Mom and I went over for the weekend to see it and had a wonderful time. Today's Pink Saturday contribution is a couple of shots from our visit there. These are two photos, one with flash and one without, of the same piece of glass. It's always interesting to me how things look in different light.





Chihuly's work can be found in different places around the world. Not only does he do these wonderful garden installations, you can find pieces in the art museum in Birmingham, at a bank in Racine, in the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, on the ceiling of the Bellagio in Las Vegas and hundreds of other places. I highly recommend seeing any of his glass if you get the chance.

Happy Pink Saturday!



namasté,
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13 comments:

My Cozy Corner said...

Hi Becky
I have seen Chihuly's work in Las Vegas it is amazing. Thank you for visiting My Cozy Corner.
xoxo
Betty

Grace said...

Beautiful! I love it so much. Happy Pink SAturday. Grace

Leo said...

Very pretty. I have seen Chihuly's pieces in different places - they are amazing in person. Happy Pink Saturday!!!

Marie De Marco said...

beautiful! i love the color.
marie

Craig Miyamoto said...

Thanks for expanding my horizons, Becky!

JEANNE said...

Hi Becky, I have been to the Bellagio and seen the glass lighting there by Chihuly. His work was featured on HGTV a few years ago and he had the same glass flowers in his pool. Beautiful work. I love the pink fish you shared today.

Happy Pink Sat.
Hugs, Jeanne

Ces Adorio said...

This is the first time I heard of Chihuly! So beautiful. I will be on the lookout for them. I really love this one you showed us. Have a great week, Becky.

Rita said...

Namasté becky,
thank you for stopping by and letting me know you've been there.
never heard of Chihuly before but it looks wonderful.
have a fab week
rita

Becky said...

I'm so glad you all enjoyed seeing Chihuly's glass. Next week I have more in store!

Donnie said...

I love your pink. I'm really behind on my Pink Saturday but glad I stopped by or I would have missed it. Happy Pink Saturday.

Shirl said...

Hello I'm still making my Pink Saturday visits. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment. Love your pink post this week! I got those sewing room tea coasters at a place called Keepsake Needlework. It was quite a while back but you might find them on ebay. Do a search for sewing room or tea time coaster. Hope that helps.
Blessings, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

The Chateau of Remnants said...

Wow.. I have never seen this glass before! Thanks for sharing I learned something new :)

Toodles,
Renee

Anonymous said...

Oh my! Those are beautiful! Happy belated PS. :)