Chihuly Seaforms (Hardcover)

~ Joan S. Robinson (Author), Sylvia Earle (Author), Diana Johnson (Editor), (Illustrator), Karen S. Chambers (Illustrator)

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"The Seaforms seemed to come about by accident, as much of my work does--by chance. We were experimenting with some ribbed molds. . . . By blowing the pieces into ribbed molds, it gave them more strength."

Product Description

In "Chihuly: Seaforms," Artforum art critic Seeman Robinson discusses Chihuly's most exquisite and ethereal series, invoking the spontaneous automatic drawings of the Surrealists, the water lilies of Claude Monet, the action painting of Jackson Pollock, and Henri Matisse's "Swimming Pool." Oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, finds in Chihuly's evocative Seaforms not only "reflections of skill, passion, teamwork and sheer genius" but also "tributes" to the sea. The saturated color of the 4D full-color pages, including many double-page spreads, conveys the sensuousness of Chihuly's glass works and drawings.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Portland Press (Wa) (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0960838252
• ISBN-13: 978-0960838257
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #317,026 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant & Captivating Seaforms That Soothe The Soul, January 23, 2006

By	A Reader - See all my reviews

In Chihuly Seaforms, Artforum art critic Joan Seeman Robinson discusses Dale Chihuly's most exquisite and ethereal series, invoking the spontaneous automatic drawings of the Surrealists, the water lilies of Claude Monet, the action painting of Jackson Pollock, and, most cogently, Henri Matisse's Swimming Pool. Oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle, former Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, finds in Chihuly's evocative Seaforms not only "reflections of skill, passion, teamwork and sheer genius" but also "tributes" to the sea. Together these writers help to illuminate what many consider Chihuly's quintessential series, which was begun in 1980. The saturated color of the 40 full-color pages, including many double-page spreads, conveys the sensuousness of Chihuly's work.
Hardcover 7 1/4" x 9 1/4"
112 pages, 44 color reproductions

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glass magician, October 30, 2005

By	Louise C. Stone (Sunland, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have admired Chihuly's work for many years and finally got to see his work up close and personal. Nothing beats that experience, but having this book to glance through -- with a great cup of tea or glass of wine -- is a very special treat.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chihuly Seaforms, January 6, 2008

By	Terri Henderson (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Chihuly Seaforms is a wonder book. The pictures are so beautiful. I make glass jewelry, so this book is eye candy to me.