Monday, August 29, 2011

The Sun and The Moon



I recently checked the web site of artist Dale Chihuly and noticed that he had an installation in Arizona at the Glendale Foothills Library.  So, Saturday afternoon, I drove out to the library to see if I could find it.  Hanging in the entrance is this wonderful chandelier called "The Sun and The Moon".  The helpful woman at the information desk gave me an information sheet about the piece.  It is made of 1,123 individually hand blown pieces of glass and it took a three man crew from the Chihuly studio three days to install.  It weighs 2000 pounds.  It was commissioned by the city of Glendale for $200,000.  It is a wonderful piece!
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19 comments:

  1. KathyAugust 29, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Wow! that is fabulous!

    (P.S. I love the Glendale library.)

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  2. Karen XavierAugust 29, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Wow, it does look wonderful. I love the fiery twirly glass bits that make up the sun... creative genius. Would be lovely to own one.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 29, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    I agree Sharon, it's fantastic, and when you pull the picture in close it looks amazing!!

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 29, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Most people driving to Glendale Saturday afternoon were going to the Cardinals football game Saturday evening, but it is not a surprise that you would e more interested in Chihuly than football.

    2,000 pounds! I hope they have a strong hook and wire.

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  5. KateAugust 29, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Like everything Chihuly designs and makes, it's a stunner. It is remarkably similar to a chandelier hanging in the foyer of the Minnieapolis Institute of Arts which is only one large piece without the moon. This one is lemon yellow and is equally stunning. When it was installed my grandson who was about 6 years old then and I watched the installation as one curved piece was attached from an array of boxes lining the floor beneath the chandelier. It has a neon (imagine!) light under all the curved glass. I love seeing it, and I think you were wise to drive out to see this one! Yup, thousands of pieces!!

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  6. KarlAugust 29, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Wow, wonderful and original!

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  7. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyAugust 29, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful!

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  8. MagpieAugust 29, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    What a wonderful piece. I can so see the fiery intensity of the sun in it. Thanks for making the drive.

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  9. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comAugust 29, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    gorgeous!!!!

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  10. RedPatAugust 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love Chihuly's designs but must admit I am not crazy about the moon in this one. The sun is fabulous.

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  11. JudyAugust 29, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    It looks fantastic. I'd love to see this one at night all lit up!

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  12. cieldequimperAugust 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    So so beautiful. I really enjoyed the little Chihuly I saw in Tacoma last year!

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  13. irinapicturesAugust 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! So sunny.

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  14. AndrewAugust 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    wow that sounds expensive!
    looks lovely though :)

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  15. Regina KAugust 29, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Wow and in a library, that is impressive.

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  16. glendaAugust 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Really fantastic!

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  17. RandyAugust 29, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I can't believe the patience to create all of those pieces for this one chandelier

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  18. Leif HagenAugust 29, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Very cool curly glass! Reminds me of the similar one which hangs in the lobby of the Minneapolis Institute of Art!

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  19. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Gorgeous!

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