The Glasshouse at Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle

"Glasshouses come in many beautiful sizes and shapes and are some of the most incredible buildings in the world. When you walk through them, you feel peaceful and inspired" Chihuly
So true, an inspirational space and a gift to spend a few minutes reflecting on its unique shape and this installation, one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Looking out into the garden the glass tree stands proud against the city skyline.

 

Perfect fall colouring of the Chihuly glass tree, set on a raised mound of purple mondo grass.

Beauty of colour and form at the Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle

 

"Winter Briliance"

'Ice is one of my favourite materials to work with because of the way it interacts with light, it inspired me to create the icicle form' Dale Chihuly

This piece commissioned by Barneys New York in 2015 for their holiday winter display on Madison Avenue.

The contract with the Macchia Series it breathtaking.
These huge billowing bowls are riot of blazing colour .

Incredible detail and contract between the inside and outside of the Macchia bowls.

"Mille Fiori" inspiration from his mother's garden.
The black perplex surface reflects these remarkable forms and colour.

One of the Float Boot installations. These spherical forms are playful and joyful.

Chihuly glass ceilings, from Las Vegas to Seattle

 

"Persian Ceiling", lit from above the glass creations rest on a flat glass pane, it's an immersive experience in colour and shape at the Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle.

A decade ago I was enthralled by the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. It is a visual extravaganza and the hand blown glass installation in the lobby is completely exquisite. I took it all in but I must admit did not focus on the artist! So imagine my surprise when I connected the dots during our visit to this gem in Seattle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass. How I love that life continues to surprise and delight me.

Our photo from a decade ago in the Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel lobby.
The exquisite real flowers and artist Dale Chihuly's hand blown glass installation of over 2000 flowers called Fiori di Como. His interpretation of Italian flowers in the Spring.