The
Cylinders series developed just after the
Baskets, are known for their unique glass thread drawings and shards. While the
Soft Cylinders mirror the organic, asymmetrical shapes representative of Chihuly, the
Cylinders are perfectly symmetrical. This edition is illustrated throughout with handsome full-color images selected by the artist, representing a wide range of these projects.
The second installment in this small book set includes
Persians,
Mille Fiori, and
Cylinders. Dramatically different in form, each of these series exudes an elegance all their own.
Specific only to one series, these titles chronicle the renowned artist’s glass sculptures. Certainly compact in appearance but not in content, each book within the collection boasts more than 112 pages comprised of images reflective of the series after which they are named.
Essays by Davira Taragin explore the individuality that makes Chihuly so unique.
A companion DVD accompanies each book that includes artist commentary discussing the history of each series, all approximately 15 minutes in running time.
Essays by Davira Taragin, formerly the Director of Exhibitions, Racine Art Museum; Curator, The Detroit Institute of the Arts, Toledo Museum of Art.
2010 hardcover
6 1/2 x 6 1/2"
112 pages, 76 color photographs
DVD Running time: 15:37
ISBN: 978-1-57684-177-8
Published and distributed by Portland Press, Seattle
Also see
Chihuly Baskets and
Chihuly Chandeliers & Towers