Friday, 6 May 2016

Dale Chihully | The Glass Fireworks Genius

From what most of us can tell, Dale Chihully has been one of the most prominent glass artisans of our time. With works that can scale as high as small buildings, to decorative bonnet-like ornaments of glass, Chihully's portfolio is no less than a composition of masterpieces and milestones.


His museum in Canada, "Chihully Gardens & Glass" showcases how magnanimously fierce this blown-glass sculptor's passion can be. His famous fireworks-looking displays can be seen outfdoors around the botanical landscape of the complex, with many luminescent pieces being housed within the main building for public touring. 


Most people wonder at the boldness and rich colour palette of Chihully's body of works, especially his later-day creations that seem to break away from the majority of glass artisans out there, embracing the theme of explosive vibrance rather than sublime luxury. The ideas behind many of his works allow him to surpass traditional glass-blowing boundaries and achieve new heights in the field, beckoning a new era of creativity and genius.


For every innovation that one dreamer creates, ten more will follow in his footsteps- till the world will be filled with a beauty never before seen.


"Glass is the most magical of all materials. It transmits light in a special way...Im pleased that my art appeals to so many people of all ages. As a parent and an artist, Im especially looking forward to leaving a legacy at The Childrens Museum, a place where I hope my work brings joy to children who visit from all over the world." -Dale Chihully

Here's a path to his glass art garden, just in case you were curious about seeing more of his bewildering sculpture creations.

(All Image Copyrights are the Property of Dale Chihully and their respective Photographers.)

Monday, 2 May 2016

Naidee Changmoh | The Monk Sculptures from Thailand

In the world of fired-clay sculptures, people may find that the styles of art can vary from the most intricate of compositions to the most basic and minimalistic of forms. One particular ceramic artist from Thailand has become quite famous around the world for his characteristic monk sculptures, which have been seen at world renown exhibition displays such as Australia’s “Sculpture by the Sea”, which first originated in 1997 at Bondi beach.

Ceramic artists like Naidee Changmoh usually work with a mix of clays, such as earthenware or stoneware for the more rigid pieces, and kaolin for those who want a smoother kind of feel to their artworks.




Naidee, who himself uses a terracotta type of clay, usually chooses to portray a warm, cartoon-like feel in his works. These often manifest as figures or figurines with large heads expressing a subtle yet soothing smile of relaxation and calmness. He often talks about how he desires to imbue a positive feel to creations, exuding a sense of happiness, optimism and well-being.


Naidee has exhibited in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia among other localities around the world. His pieces are well appreciated by millions of people who find his artworks to have a very bright, pleasant, and uplifting mood.
(Sculptures and image rights belong to Naidee Changmoh and respective artists & owners.)

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Here's to a fruitful and majestic 2016!

(Center sculpture by K. William Lequier)