{"product_id":"dale-chihuly-4-piece-red-seaform-set-with-turquoise-lip-wrap-signed-1987-handblown-glass","title":"Dale Chihuly 4 Piece Red Seaform Set with Turquoise Lip Wrap Signed 1987 Handblown Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dale Chihuly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Four-Piece Red Seaform Set with Turquoise Lip Wrap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand Blown Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLargest Element\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.7\" h × 15.6\" w  × 10.2\" d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Element\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.5\" h x 11\" w x 6.5\" d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Element\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.25\" h x 10\" w x 10\" d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobe\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.25\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed and dated to pontil \"Chihuly 87\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDale Chihuly's four piece \"Red Seaform Set with Turquoise Lip Wrap\" dates to 1987 and belongs to the artist's broader Seaform production, a body of work associated with his sustained investigation of biomorphic abstraction in glass. During this period, Chihuly expanded the formal vocabulary of blown glass toward more fluid and organic configurations, emphasizing irregular contours and layered interior structures that evoke marine life and natural growth forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay of red and orange tonalities, modulated through translucent and opaque passages of glass. Each component contributes to a unified spatial environment in which nested forms appear to swell, fold, and recede. The application of a turquoise lip wrap introduces a contrasting chromatic boundary that articulates the edges of the vessel forms while reinforcing their fluid, undulating profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set demonstrates the collaborative studio methods central to Chihuly's practice, in which teams of glassblowers execute complex forms under his direction. The interior detailing, including ribbed and concentric surface textures, enhances the sense of internal motion and depth. Together, the four elements function as an integrated sculptural arrangement rather than discrete vessels, emphasizing relational form and compositional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work measures 7.7 inches high, 15.6 inches wide, and 10.2 inches deep. It is signed and dated on the pontil as Chihuly 87. Purchase includes a Gallery Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Dale Chihuly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDale Chihuly (b. 1941) is an American glass artist whose groundbreaking approach to blown glass has had a lasting impact on contemporary art. Known for his large-scale installations and sculptural environments, Chihuly has elevated glass from a craft tradition to a widely recognized fine art medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised in Tacoma, Washington, Chihuly studied interior design at the University of Washington before pursuing graduate studies in sculpture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Rhode Island School of Design. In 1968, a Fulbright Fellowship enabled him to travel to Venice, where he observed the collaborative techniques of Murano glass workshops. This experience significantly influenced his artistic methodology and led to the development of his team-oriented studio practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChihuly was instrumental in advancing the American studio glass movement through his co-founding of the Pilchuck Glass School in 1971. The school has since become an internationally respected institution dedicated to experimentation and education in glass art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is distinguished by fluid forms, bold color combinations, and references to natural elements such as flowers, sea life, and landscapes. Signature series including Cylinders, Baskets, Macchia, Persians, Seaforms, and Chandeliers demonstrate his ongoing exploration of scale, transparency, and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter sustaining injuries that limited his ability to blow glass personally, Chihuly shifted his focus toward directing teams of artisans in the realization of increasingly ambitious projects. His installations have been exhibited in major museums, public spaces, and botanical gardens worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Dale Chihuly's works are held in numerous institutional and private collections, and his influence continues to shape contemporary glass sculpture, installation art, and the global perception of glass as a dynamic artistic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist - Dale Chihuly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67715398172826,"sku":"839575667492028","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/files\/dale-chihuly-1987-four-piece-red-seaform-with-turquoise-lip-wrap-handblown-glass-detail1.jpg?v=1791576762","url":"https:\/\/modernartifact.com\/products\/dale-chihuly-4-piece-red-seaform-set-with-turquoise-lip-wrap-signed-1987-handblown-glass","provider":"Modern Artifact","version":"1.0","type":"link"}