Fiori di Como
The only thing more spectacular than Cirque's O at the Bellagio is the ceiling in the lobby by Dale Chihuly.
As Chihuly himself tells the story…
"Steve Wynn started talking to me about the ceiling at the Bellagio long before construction even began. He wanted me to make a “spectacular” piece in the lobby of the hotel that would rival the aquarium at the Mirage, and generate more interest. Back in Seattle, we built the entire seventy-by-thirty-foot ceiling, full-scale, at my studio. The commission, as contracted, called for a whole new armature type and about a thousand new “flowers.” Steve visited several times, loved it, and wanted even more glass. Finally FIORI DI COMO was installed with over two thousand handblown glass elements. It’s the glory of Las Vegas."
5 Comments:
You think he made some jack on that one??
Gorgeous.
You must have loved that.
i think every itch he has ever had has been scratched!
it is quite something to see. you should go to Chihuly's site and see the video.
Lovely dude!
Smooch,
The Tart
BTW, I just had to stop by ... have seen your little green face in bloggyville everywhere. ; )
This is EXCELLENT! I love the angle you took and especially love your drawing. We should take trips together. : )
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