Chihuly: Through the Looking Glass is one of the current exhibits (through August 7). I've been a fan since seeing the wheat-inspired orange Chihuly chandelier at K-State's Beach Museum of Art. After constant reminders via T ads, we finally planned our art date after [REUNION] a few Sundays ago.
Of all the modern art galleries we've experienced (only a handful) Chihuly seems the most accessible. People talked, photographed — Chihuly "invites visitors to take pictures for personal, non-commercial use," and examined each piece from every angle. And it was breathtaking.
A shoulder injury 30 years ago left him unable to blow glass, so he hires craftsmen to execute his vision, which he communicates through paintings. Some of these were on display. I was inspired by his process — using tubes of paint as loaded brushes, and how his paintings capture the movement of the glass art it informs.
The exhibit closes soon, but the MFA is raising money to keep the lime green icicle tower in the Shapiro Family Courtyard. I have my fingers crossed for it to stay.
