We took one of our day trips from Mesa, Arizona today - about 1/2 hour west of Mesa into Phoenix/Tempe area. There is a special blown glass display which is scattered and integrated into the Desert Botanical Garden. It is located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008.
This is Chihuly's first installation entirely within a desert garden environment. I've uploaded quite a few of the photos HERE ON Flickr and invite you the check them out. I have also included some special photos here to whet your appetite. There is so much to see here, in our very own state of Arizona, and I, for one am going to try and see it all and then share it with you.
Check out these plants....they are blown glass with the sun coming in from the side. This was a fun trip.
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Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.382-8711 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit my website: HomesAzRE.com, or stop by my blogs at: MesaAzRealEstateVoice and AzLadyInRed!
Teri, those are BEAUTIFUL! I think I like the sign the best, tho. What a great thought! :)
Teri: What a terrific post for consumers to see. I love to find these types of "hidden" gems to visit. Your pic's are awesome. Thx for sharing.
Randy, thank you....I'm trying to become a photographer...;-) The sign is great...loved it.;-)
Kat, thank you, and I love finding these places to visit and to share. ;-)
How out of this world! I just love these pictures, thanks for showcasing Teri!
beautiful artwork! Amazing what art can be created with glass. All the best
Wow Teri these are some really fantastic shots...just beautiful.
Justin, aren't they beautiful? I loved them...hard to capture though. ;-)
Dominic, isn't it amazing? It was awesome. ;-)
Bill, thank you - as always. ;-)
Teri - Between you and Mike Jones over in Tucson, and the wonderful pictures you two post, I know I need to make a trip to Arizona:-)
Teri, this is just gorgeous! What an art it is to take glass and mold it into those free flowing shapes.
I love that last quote... it makes me a little more compassionate about those annoying weeds, ahem, flowers in my front yard.
Teri, I just had to come look at your pics again. You should have saved them for Speechless Sunday! ;-)
Dear Teri,
Incredible photos. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara
Myrl, thank you so much! Arizona is worth the trip! ;-)
Lisa, it was a spectacular event. It's amazing to see all of the artwork...
Chuck, I liked the quote too....I think of it as relating to people too. ;-)
Randy, I have more! Much more! Took 85 photos...;-)
Barbara, I'm glad you enjoyed. ;-)
We had a similar exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden. If you haven't seen his work, this is truly a must see. Also, you should find the video from his installation in Jerusalem. Bother were excellent and enjoyable.
Somehow I missed this post! These are gorgeous photos, I would LOVE to see this in person! He is such an amazing artist, with great vision, your photos "do him proud"!!
Ryan, thank you for the head's up. I'd love to see both. His work is unbelievable. Pictures don't even come close. ;-)
Cheryl, thank you. I only wish I could truly capture his work! ;-)