Travel to See: The Nature of Glass
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Until the end of May, 2009, an exceptional exhibit combining nature and the masterful glass works of Dale Chihuly is on display at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. This eye-popping series of displays encompasses the entire garden, with installations of colorful glassworks mimicking the real flora of the desert nearby.
The glass radiates light, warmth and sunlight (at night some of the works are lit) and allows the viewer a spectacular visual treat. Just inside the entrance, “The Sun” greets visitors with orange, yellow and red tendrils exploding from a core.
Another display consists of floating geometric-like figures that give an otherworldly feel as the glass shifts with the water’s flow.
Floating geometric figures
Nestled in an area with numerous cacti, the “Float Boat” appears to have giant marbles in array of colors on display in a rowboat.
Like giant marbles
With nearly every new curve in a path, the installations amaze and dazzle. My recommendation – if you can get to Phoenix before the end of May – GO!
Note: Desert Botanical Garden is using timed entry sessions in four-hour blocks. Admission is charged. Go online to http://www.dbg.org/ for further details, admission registration and images.
Tags: Art, Chihuly, Desert, Gardens, Glass, Southwest, Travel