Dale Chihuly, MFA , Boston, MA

Oh, for those of you who are not from the Boston area, MFA translates to Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  Note: We like to abbreviate places in Boston, for example MOS is the Museum of Science, Boston (another of our favorite places.) 

This time we were on an art adventure instead of a science or nature trek.  In an instant of destiny, a moment of sheer serendipity, we happened to catch an awesome show on PBS Chihuly Fire and Light, about the fabulous and unique glass-blowing work of artist Dale Chihuly.  As we watched in awe, we knew immediately that we would love to see one of the exhibits described on the show. 

We had volunteered this past fall at the MIT pumpkin patch event, and have seen quite a few minor glass exhibits in places like Washington, DC and Montreal, and have often stumbled upon some beautiful glass shows. To our utter amazement, we found that not only was a Chihuly exhibit coming to Boston, it was coming within a few weeks!  We were hooked and heard destiny calling.

Truth be told, we ran down in advance of the exhibit to see the Lime Green Icicle Tower that was erected before the actual Chihuly opening at the MFA.  We combined a trip to the New England Aquarium with an afternoon taking in the permanent collections at the gallery.  A few weeks later, went just for Chihuly and launched our optical odyssey with the Ikebana Boat display which was just inside the exhibit entrance.   We sailed away on a sea of glass, which perfectly reflected the kaleidoscope of colors from the ship.   We moved from room to room in awe with eye candy everywhere,   We made our way through the Chandelier room and relaxed under  the  Persian Ceiling, taking it in from every possible angle.  Each section was unique and lighting was used in many ways to best reflect the tone of the piece, such as in the exhibit displaying the Neodymium Reeds on Logs.

If you can make plans to visit Boston this summer, Chuhuly, through the Looking glass will be in town through August 7, 2011 in the Gund Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts Boston.  The MFA is near Northeastern University, so there are plenty of restaurants and T-stops nearby. If you like color, you’ll love Dale!   http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/chihuly