Chihuly Macchia

Using the Italian word for “spotted” the Macchia series is a return to Chihuly’s recurring interest in the possibilities of color in glass sculpture. In discussing the impetus for this series, Chihuly said that its inception came from his desire to “use all 300 of the colors in the hotshop.” From this impulse, Chihuly designed works which test the variations of expression available in an expansive color field.


The third and final installment in the individual small book series includes Seaforms, Venetians, Macchia, and Ikebana. Experience the individuality that each of these forms demand through breathtaking photographs.

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.

2010 hardcover
6 1/2 x 6 1/2"
112 pages, 76 color photographs
DVD Running time: 15 minutes
ISBN: 978-1-57684-183-9
Published and distributed by Portland Press, Seattle