Flying By
February 9th, 2008
This week took forever. It was long and tiring, and at the end of each day I couldn’t drag myself to the computer to post anything, let alone craft. Work has officially become official and busy and crazy and consuming. I have no intentions of giving up on my precious blog, but I think it’s safe to say posting will be weekly for a while.
One of my new clients at work is Dale Chihuly, the glass artist. I’ll be project managing a few of his art books–back to what I love doing, so that’s really exciting. I had a 2-hour meeting with him at his studio in Ballard yesterday. I didn’t bring my camera, but this test wall of glass colors was there, just as spectacular. I love his glass pieces. They’re so unexpected and colorful, especially as chandeliers and outside garden sculptures.
14 Comments Add your own
1. Allegra | February 9th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I love Chihuly’s work, how lucky are you!!?!?
2. Beth | February 9th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
How exciting… New gig? Very cool. It sounds like it suits you. Congrats!
3. aja | February 9th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Holy crap! That is so awesome!
4. Carrie | February 9th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
I had no idea Chihuly had a studio in Ballard!!! I saw some of his work in Atlanta and loved it, but have never looked for more around here. Wow!
5. bugheart | February 9th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
i have some
funny
dale stories
i should
share with you
some day…
i had a friend
who worked
with him for a while…
hope work eases up
on you!
xo
6. Anna | February 9th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I am so jealous. Been a fan of his for so long. I live in Indianapolis, and the Children’s Museum here has a giant 4-story sculpture of his. He is a genius.
7. Missy | February 10th, 2008 at 12:21 am
He is so AMAZING! I’ve been to two of his exhibits and am blown (no pun intended) away by his talent! Lucky!!!
8. kelly | February 10th, 2008 at 2:08 am
wow, congratulations, he is one of my all time favorite artists! -kb
9. *karen | February 10th, 2008 at 11:22 am
That sounds like a totally fun assignment. Work is best when it doesn’t feel like work.
10. Lisa | February 10th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
That is soooo cool! I am going to see his exhibit at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh on Friday. His work is so fanciful and beautiful. Jealous…pea-green with jealousy, I am!
11. Nancy | February 10th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
wow amazing glass work
i had not heard of him before
have fun with the project
12. Gwen | February 11th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Congratulations. I love his work. His display at the Garfield Park Conservatory here in Chicago was a revelation for me. Keep us updated on the books so we can run out & buy them!
13. June | February 12th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
How awesome! Dale Chihuly was the speaker at the University of North Carolina commencement ceremonies in 1995 when I received my M.A. He was so inspiring.
14. Mc | February 13th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
That’s insane! I absolutely love his glass artwork! I’ve seen his exhibit a few times when it was here in Orlando. Really amazing stuff!
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