A quickie collection inspired by Chihuly’s personal (epic!) collection of American trade blankets that kicks off his fantastic, long-term exhibition in Seattle. If you have a chance to visit the show or one of the traveling exhibits, please treat yourself to a ticket. The glass sculptures are arranged by theme and period, in two-story, blackest black rooms, and the impact is epic. Of course, the color, scale, and technological logistics of his works are what Chihuly is known for, but what stuck with me was the narrative it painted by pairing the artist’s collections of pottery and trade blankets with his iconic glass works to convey both process and realization.
Top left to right:
Geo Marker Print, Box loom woven trial, that Chihuly trade blanket collection I was telling you about, yarn swatches, Vintage African Shell Necklace (similar here, here and here!) Vintage Caftan (thank you Etsy!).
