 Like an abstract dream, Dale Chihuly’s Fiori possess a beguiling element of the fantastic. The series was born from the artist’s desire to create a garden of glass for the Tacoma Art Museum’s first exhibition in its new building by Antoine Predock. Mille Fiori, Dale’s answer to the challenge, was remarkable for its chimerical arrangements of color and form. Writes art historian Barbara Rose, “Dale Chihuly has made…fantasy environments that delight and enchant in ways that stimulate others to dream.” The 2005 Portland Press Studio Edition Bel Fiore intensifies these otherworldly delights. The single form rests on its side, a haze of golden yellow clouds surrounding a bright red, gently twisting spire. The handblown work is signed by Chihuly and measures approximately twelve inches across. Portland Press ships each Studio Edition with a Plexiglas vitrine designed to protect and display the piece. Included with the artwork is Chihuly Gardens & Glass, a hardcover book with three essays and seventy-two photographs of Chihuly’s work in botanical gardens and outdoor locations around the world. This volume also features images of vintage conservatory postcards from Chihuly’s own collection. Bel Fiore, the first Studio Edition from the Fiori series, is a distinctive work that uses vivid primary colors to create a captivating reverie. Price includes $100 for shipping and handling within the US (choose "Domestic - Studio Edition Glass" as your shipping option on the order form and no additional charge will be added). Each Edition is shipped via 2-day air but please allow for order processing. If you have designated an international delivery address you will be charged an additional $100 for shipping. All custom charges, duties and/or taxes are the responsibility of recipient. |
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