Bonnie Blue Seaform Set with Dusty Orange Lip Wrap
Entry/Object ID
2002.7.1
Type of Sculpture
Blown Glass
Artwork Details
Medium
Art Glass
Made/Created
Artist
Dale Chihuly
Dimensions
Height
14 in
Width
19 in
Depth
21 in
Interpretative Labels
Label
The Seaforms conjure up underwater life, but do not imitate it. The use of optic molds in the glassblowing process creates ribs that increase the strength of the thin-walled glass, and thin lines of color, known as "body wraps," emphasize their undulating form. They are often grouped in sets.
