Tacoma, Glass, Chihuly...Oh MY!
is our next Artist and model for Apprentice with the Masters Art Class. How exciting to study and learn about a living artist from our own area!
is an international glass sculptor who has traveled the world and exhibited in many incredible environments. If you have ever seen an exhibit you know what I mean when I say his artwork takes your imagination to new places! We do not have the budget or the tools to blow glass, but we are going to use the same creative process he does when he is thinking through his work. You and your family can always visit The Museum of Glass in Tacoma to see his work or the Tacoma Art Museum has a gallery of his work as well. But if you can't get there, then you can take a virtual visit here and see the hot shop in action at the
Here is an online look at what is going on in the
today!
We will watch a video in class so no information video links on this post but I do want you to think through the questions below and come to class ready to share your answers. I think you will be fascinated by the beauty of his art and his ingenious!
Here is a look at just a few of his pieces to inspire your own imagination.
Two things to think about :
1. How does he blow so many pieces of glass to make his sculptures?
2. What does his glass sculptures remind you of?
3. Do you see any elements of art in his work? Which ones?(hint: look at your new vocabulary words)