 With their exotic, fluid shapes, Dale Chihuly’s Persians swirl with kinetic energy, mimicking ancient vessels or blending into a natural landscape almost seamlessly. “I love to juxtapose the man-made and the natural to make people wonder and ask, ‘Are they man-made or did they come from nature?’ That’s a very important part of my work,” says Chihuly. Celtic Emerald Persian Pair blazes with bright and vibrant color. Measuring approximately eleven inches across, the larger piece is blown through—bright green in the center to a dark, shadowy green along the edge, accented by a golden yellow lip wrap. Echoing these same colors, a smaller, coiling element rests inside looking as if it were a live garden creature reaching out to the viewer. Winding around both elements, dark and light green body wraps create a virtual glow. The larger element of this handblown 2007 Portland Press Studio Edition is signed by Chihuly. A Plexiglas vitrine and Chihuly Persians, a hardcover book featuring sixty color photos of the Persian series with an essay by museum curator Tina Oldknow, are included. 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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