Artist: Dale Chihuly
Title: Roman Red Macchia with Black Lip Wrap
Medium: Hand-blown Glass
Size: 4.25" 8.25" x 7.5"
Year: 2006
Signed: Signed and dated "Chihuly PP06"
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
Dale Chihuly's "Roman Red Macchia with Black Lip Wrap" (2006) exemplifies the artist's unmatched ability to fuse vibrant color with expressive form. A radiant example from his celebrated Macchia series, this hand-blown glass piece is saturated in a bold Roman red hue that radiates energy and depth. The interior bursts with layers of luminous color, while the exterior is finished with a striking black lip wrap—a dramatic contrast that sharpens the form and underscores Chihuly's instinct for dynamic visual tension.
The Macchia series, meaning "spot" in Italian, was born from Chihuly's desire to explore unexpected color combinations and push the limits of what glass could express. In this work, the interplay between intense pigmentation and elegant, fluid shape results in a captivating, painterly object that reflects light and motion from every angle. This work of hand-blown glass art is a bold yet refined example of Chihuly's mastery.
"Roman Red Macchia with Black Lip Wrap" is signed and dated "Chihuly PP06", and is accompanied by a gallery certificate of authenticity.
About Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly (b. 1941, Tacoma, Washington) is an American artist best known for transforming the medium of glass into a vehicle for large-scale, sculptural expression. Over the course of his five-decade career, Chihuly has become synonymous with bold color, organic form, and immersive installations that defy the traditional boundaries of glassblowing.
Chihuly began his formal art education at the University of Washington and later studied under Harvey Littleton at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to earn an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he would later establish one of the first glass programs in the U.S. A pivotal moment came in 1968 when he received a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Murano, Italy. There, he was deeply influenced by the collaborative nature of Venetian glassmaking, which would shape his team-based approach for decades to come.
In 1971, Chihuly co-founded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, cementing his influence on the American Studio Glass movement. Even after losing sight in one eye and sustaining a shoulder injury that ended his ability to blow glass himself, Chihuly continued to lead his studio, producing groundbreaking works known for their scale, complexity, and dazzling beauty. His work has been exhibited worldwide and remains central to the evolution of contemporary glass art.
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