Ric Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Hi Folks, I just visited the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park near Grand Rapids, Michigan, earlier today to take in a special exhibit by glass artist Dale Chihuly. It was a beautiful morning for viewing the exhibition called "A New Eden" - a wonderful melding of nature, flowers, sculpture and glass in absolutely gorgeous gardens. I highly recommend it. Here are a few pictures. I hope you enjoy. -Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Nice photo's Ric... Superb art work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 That's awesome! Thanks. Like those crazy evil looking red spikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdale7 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 The Meijer Gardens is a nice place to visit. Glad you enjoyed it. Did you ever make it to the Gilmore car museum? We had some nasty weather in Michigan, Friday evening. Glad you had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Dale's studio is here in WA... there's a local tavern here that has his first works on display. the ones he did himself. any pieces any more are done in his 'studio' by other artists (sigh). he also collected old accordians!(and indian blankets) there's even a Mcdonalds here that displays his stuff.lol it's everywhere. fascinating and beautiful for sure. the museum of glass,(mentioned in the seattle show thread) is awesome. I'm telling ya, ya gotta make it up here. lol the ceiling in the belagio hotel in vegas is all art glass from chihuly studios as well. he's an interesting guy! i love the orange and red tree!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibcapper Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 i feel a connection to that red tree ... bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I saw the exhibit in Arizona - beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Here is the bellagio ceiling, I was there last month and had to check it out, now so can you! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Wow . . . that really is cool. Here's a few more from FMG&SP . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Great pics, Ric! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokoken Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 He visited Indianapolis Childrens Museum a few years ago. They have a glass ceiling that is an under the sea scene. They also have one of his "horn" sculptures which is about 60 feet high. You lie on couches to view it. Worth the visit and $ 2 admission. Also, I was most impressed with a video of Dale helping a group of young kids with their artworks which were a kind of liquid paint on large pieces of paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roany poany Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 AWESOMETACULAR!!1!! Thanks for sharin' Ric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Racer Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Really enjoyed looking at this Ric. Incredible work. Thank you for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks so much Ric!!! The pictures are wonderful!!! For the longest time, I couldn't understand the big deal about Chihuly... Yes, I liked the colors and designs... But, it wasn't until I saw his work displayed as he sees it in nature... Then, it all made sense!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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