Glass is the most magical of all materials. It transmits light in a special way...Im pleased that my art appeals to so many people of all ages. As a parent and an artist, Im especially looking forward to leaving a legacy at The Childrens Museum, a place where I hope my work brings joy to children who visit from all over the world.
Interpretation
This quote reflects the beauty of glass as an art medium and the joy it brings to people, especially children.
Dale Chihuly highlights the unique qualities of glass as an artistic material that not only transforms light but also has the power to connect with people across generations. He expresses his desire to leave a meaningful legacy at The Children's Museum, aiming to inspire and bring joy to young visitors through his art, which embodies both creativity and wonder.
In practice
In a speech at an art exhibition, you might say, 'As Dale Chihuly once noted, glass is the most magical of all materials, and I hope my own work brings similar joy.'
One of the things that I tell beginning writers is this: If you describe a landscape, or a cityscape, or a seascape, always be sure to put a human figure somewhere in the scene. Why? Because readers are human beings, mostly interested in human beings. People are humanists. Most of them are humanists, that is.
The first thing a writer should be is - excited. He should be a thing of fevers and enthusiasms. Without such vigor, he might as well be out picking peaches or digging ditches; God knows it'd be better for his health.
I was the first critic ever to win a Tony - for co-authoring 'Elaine Stritch at Liberty.' Criticism is a life without risk; the critic is risking his opinion, the maker is risking his life. It's a humbling thought but important for the critic to keep it in mind - a thought he can only know if he's made something himself.
My tendency as an actor was to correct people, was to say, 'What if we tried it this way, what about if we tried that way?' That's terrible habit for an actor, but that's a good habit for director. So I became a director.
I love that because that's what I'm supposed to be doing - whether it's accepted b everybody or not. I'm supposed to be pushing that envelope and trying new things. And people are supposed to say, Hov, you might have went too far.
Landscape is to American painting what sex and psychoanalysis are to the American novel.
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