Dale Chihuly 1982 Signed Pink Seaform Basket with Burgundy and Peach Accents Handblown Glass Sculpture

Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Pink Seaform Basket with Burgundy and Peach Accents Medium: Hand Blown Glass Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 12" Year: 1982 Signed: Inscribed by Artist Condition: Very good condition Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity *May be first mixing of seaform and macchia elements, precursor to the seaform The American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly is well-known for his innovative techniques for creating hand blown glass sculptures. His glass practice is a departure from traditional symmetrical and perfectly formed vessels. Instead, his works embrace asymmetry and irregular shapes to create unique sculptural forms. Directly inspired by a visit to the History Museum at the Washington State Historical Society, specifically the Northwest Coast Indian baskets on display, Chihuly began his series Baskets in 1977. These new works explored how fire, gravity, and centrifugal force worked together to create a beautiful vessel. Chihuly’s Seaforms evolved fro