Drawings

What began for Chihuly as a means of expressing his ideas to the glassblowing team, evolved into a unique body of work that references the development of his glass series. Drawings vary from light and airy to bold and colorful. Chihuly works with acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, graphite – even fire – to create his expressive two-dimensional artworks.

The Drawings seen here are abstract representations of the artist’s series in glass, including Ikebana, Baskets, Venetians, and Niijima Floats. These works on paper were created in 2007-2009 when Chihuly painted extensively with metallic acrylic paints. The Drawings, displayed in an open grid, allow the viewer an unobstructed view of the artwork consistent with the artist’s aesthetic.