The person I am doing research on is Dale Chihuly. I chose Dale Chihuly because he is a major staple in the glass blowing community because of his foundation of glass schools, creation of over 200 museum collections worldwide, and techniques he has discovered. Chihuly has created more than a dozen well known seriers of work, among them, Cylinders and Baskets in the 1970s, Seaforms, Macchia, Venetians, and Persians in the 1980s; Niijima Floats and Chandeliers in the 1990s; and Fiori in the 2000s. He is also revered for his architectural installations. His work pertaining to group style glassblowing changed the way people go about making intricate glass sculptures. Chihuly is one of the most experienced glass blowers alive is that is why I chose him.
What I already know is Dale Chihuly has learned many glass blowing techniques over his life time, and has incorporated them into his work. He utilizes teams to make his creations of beauty. Chihuly is praised for his intricate constructions of mass scale, detail, and work and I hope to learn more about how he conducts his work so precisely, with a clear vision of the final product.