Fragile, Hostile, Heavy, and Totally Astounding!
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- Scribe4u
- gret
- Scribe4u
- blondegeek
- jerrib
- Maryel
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» gret - Re: Art Glass
In response to message posted by Scribe4u:Thank you, Sandra! I just went over to read a bit about you. One thing about California - southern Cal is an anomaly; Superior or Alta California (higher, or more northerly) is more "normal," and has its own character, since we were "civilized" due to the Gold Rush. Thank you for the nice words about this piece. I try to write about subject matter and/or artists that move me to some extent, and Chihuly is one of those. Isn't he nervy to make glass do this? But I'll bet that the sounds of glass crashing are nothing new to him! Thanks for "dropping" a line, Sandra, and best of luck in your journeys.
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» Scribe4u - Re: Re: Art Glass
In response to message posted by gret:Actually, I prefer Northern California and spent a fair amount of time there. As it stands now, I don't think I'll be able to afford California at all. The energy prices are certainly prohibitive, but hopefully by the time I get there, things will have settled down.
Yes, Chihuly certainly is 'nervy' and probably stocks earplugs ;)
I look forward to more of your articles and hopefully soon, I will be joining the Suite101 Editor list in the Art section.
-- posted by Scribe4u
» blondegeek - Chihuly
Gretchen,I just want to say I loved your piece on Chihuly. I've never seen his basket work, but I've seen many of his chandeliers, which are beautiful. They look sort of like a cross between a day-glo octopus and, well, another day-glo octopus. I look forward to reading more of your stuff!
-- posted by blondegeek
» jerrib - Truly enjoyed this, Gretchen
He is an amazing artist. Some of his art is in the Courthouse in Tacoma (old Union Station). He's also building a museum on Tacoma waterfront that will have a glass bridge - imagine! I'll keep you posted as it comes along.His art is awe-inspiring and his school has helped lots of glass artists on their way to greatness.
Great headline. Got my attention!
-- posted by jerrib
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