If you ever find yourself in the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, Pa. you will likely be impressed by the variety of things to see and appreciate.
There’s one in particular piece you should look for while exploring. In a rather unremarkable stairwell, there is a large Dale Chihuly glass chandelier. You can stand under it on the stairs or you can appreciate it at eye level from a hallway.
Chihuly’s work is recognizable because it’s so different than what most glass artists are doing. He mimics shapes found in nature, the colors are brilliant even when he’s using a monochromatic scheme, and the scale is typically quite large.
A lot of places would be tempted to hang this piece in their lobby so you can’t help to see it. They would want to show it off . At Westmoreland, it’s placed somewhere quiet, somewhere that you feel like you’re discovering it, and where you can quietly contemplate how the glass handles the light.
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We saw one of these the weekend before last, in Columbus, IN. Strange and interesting.
Strange and interesting.
That about sums it up.
Chihuly’s work always put a smile on my face – his attention to detail is amazing!
I know. It’s so unusual.
Love Chihuly! And I like your perspective about discovering it in a quiet place. That really allows one to fully experience it.
You know, it’s something you can look at as you pass by and enjoy but it is best explored and discovered in a quiet way. I am so glad you agree!
His work is fascinating!
What a stunning piece. Love his work.
It is exceptional.