 Inspired by Northwest Native American baskets collapsing under their own weight, Dale Chihuly set out to express the aging and worn vessels in glass. “Like an Indian youth at the climax of his spirit quest, he felt some inexplicable connection with the baskets and through them with something universal,” says Northwest historian Murray Morgan. The 2007 Portland Press Studio Edition Honeysuckle Yellow Basket Set embodies the classic idea of his Basket series with soft waves rippling along a relaxed, slumping body. The large yellow Basket, delicately blown through and nearly transparent, reveals two smaller elements nestled inside, creating an airy, ethereal effect. Each piece is accented with a contrasting black lip wrap. The smallest piece of the handblown Honeysuckle Yellow Basket Set is signed by Chihuly and the entire work measures approximately eight inches high. Also included is a custom-designed Plexiglas display vitrine and Chihuly: Baskets, the 148-page Portland Press publication detailing the pictoral history of the Basket series with essays by former museum curator Linda Norden and Murray Morgan. 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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