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Dale Chihuly has been blowing glass since the late 1960s. His delicate masterpieces—vibrant, dynamic, and filled with light—can be seen at exhibitions across the United States and around the globe.
Recently, Chihuly unveiled a new collection called “Merletto”—Italian for “lace.” The series, set to be showcased at the Traver Gallery in Seattle, is the result of his experiments with the ancient Italian glassblowing technique called merletto.
The merletto technique was developed by glassblowers on the Italian island of Murano in the 15th century—Murano being the island that gave rise to the famed Murano glass tradition—and is used to create intricate, delicate patterns.
Chihuly says he has reinterpreted the Venetian technique, infusing his pieces with tenderness, dynamism, and lace-like elegance.
