*SUNSET MACCHIA, 2005

Art historian Robert Hobbs describes the essential qualities of Dale Chihuly's Macchia: "Seen under bright light they look like nature caught on fire, nature in molten flux, nature in the process of being created." Works in this series glow with an internal radiance, as layers of opaque and translucent color produce an effect of depth and mystery.

Sunset Macchia, a 2005 Portland Press Studio Edition, smolders with this elemental intensity. Its rippling, lime-tinted surface peppered with forest green spots and threads of dark crimson gives dimension to the exterior. A lemon yellow lip wrap defines the edge of the opening, and light refracts within its magenta core, giving Sunset Macchia extraordinary vitality.

Chihuly engraves his signature onto this handblown work, which stands approximately seven inches tall. Delivered with it is the book Chihuly alla Macchia, a hardcover that explores the history of the Macchia series with an essay by Robert Hobbs and illustrative, close-up photographs of thirty-nine Macchia. This piece is also shipped with a Plexiglas display case.

Classic Chihuly, Sunset Macchia is an ebullient addition to the Studio Edition collection.

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.