Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Dale Chihuly, art glass-blower
extraordinaire!
I took this photo at the San Antonio Central Public Library in February.
It was the first time that I'd seen Dale Chihuly's work
up close and personal and was blown away.
Just imagine.
He had no inclination towards art
and no desire to pursue a post-secondary education.
It was the only the urging of his mother
that got him into a junior college.
While in college, he helped his mother redecorate
one of the rooms in their home
and that directed him towards art.
In a weaving class, he was challenged to weave
with a non-fibrous material and chose glass.
And that turned him towards art glass.
Fascinating.

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