2008 Portland Press Studio Edition by Dale Chihuly Photo: David Emery

Dakota Macchia studio edition glass, 2008 approx. 10 inches high sku: 7029 $6850.00 Member Price $7600.00 Non-Member Price Price Includes Shipping

Dakota Macchia - Dale Chihuly

Chihuly's Macchia series is renowned for its innovative use of color and extravagant design.
Macchia, from the Italian word for "spotted", have brilliant and wildly contrasting color palettes inside and out that are separated by a layer of white glass "clouds" to maintain the vibrancy of the colors. Chihuly recalls, "When we unloaded the ovens in the morning, there was a rush of seeing something I had never seen before. Like much of my work, the series inspired itself. The unbelievable combinations of color that became the driving force."

The 2008 Portland Press Studio Edition Dakota Macchia bursts in a kaleidoscope of color. The rich blue exterior is accentuated with luminous spots of green and yellow and fine lines of reddish orange. The striking magenta interior provides an alluring contrast, and the entire form is edged with a warm yellow lip wrap.

Dakota Macchia comes with a specially designed vitrine and a copy of Chihuly alla Macchia, a volume that features images from the George R. Stroemple Collection and an essay by art historian Robert Hobbs. This handblown piece, signed by Chihuly, is approximately ten inches high.

Dakota Macchia exhibits the quintessential Macchia design and will be a distinguished addition to any collection.