"Could I put pieces in there that would hold their own in
this extraordinary structure?"
-Dale Chihuly
I tried to find the right balance between the curves and
straight lines in creating this model. I
looked into the work of Dale Chihuly an American Glass sculptor. In my research
I came across two contrasting pieces of work one focusing more on the curves
the other on the linear aspects; ‘Garnet Brown Persian’ is made with just one
single sheet of glass this object represents fluidity with the use of soft
forms and curving geometry. While the ‘Red Spears’ grasps the use of balance
and strength, as each pillar is balanced against each other. Both made from
glass but the two objects contrasts each other immensely in form and structure.
One is strong and stagnate and works against it surroundings, while the other
is soft and fluid and moves with the surroundings.
I tried to incorporate the main aspects of his work into my
own with the use of soft curving lines and asymmetrical forms with the use of
the vellum strips curving within itself all at different lengths to create the
idea of fluid. Like the ‘Red Spears’ I tried to create a piece that was
supported only by its self, this is shown with the use of string as tension is
created as the vellum strips pull away from themselves, creating linear lines
with in the curves. The use of thread helps to create soft movement within the pieces,
as it is as delicate as the vellum so will move with the conditions placed on
it.
Garent Brown Persian-Dale Chihuly
red spears-Dale Chihuly
Chihuly, D. (2008). 365 days / Dale Chihuly. New York : Abrams
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