Celebrating Chihuly at NSU

April 25-29, 2007, at the Alvin Sherman Library

celebrating chihuly • glassblowing demos • programs • exhibit • explore
sculpture and artist • visual legacy
alvin sherman library

Creating a Visual Legacy

It is the vision of the Circle of Friends to make the Alvin Sherman Library a venue that provides an exposure to world class art that patrons might not otherwise have.

The installation of this unique Chihuly glass sculpture in April of 2007 will be a stunning, vibrant, and a colorful interpretation of the medium of glass. The library's culturally diverse community will assuredly benefit from exposure to art usually displayed only in museum settings. This will be Chihuly's sixth installation designed for a library.

Specifically commissioned for the site, the artwork is inspired by his “Fiori,” or flower series. Walk directly into the library atrium and cast your eyes to the mezzanine level where the sculpture will measure approximately nearly 20 feet long, 7.5 feet high, and 4 feet deep. Approximately two dozen organically shaped components will be integrated in the design.

The value and impact of a Chihuly sculpture will be far reaching. In acquiring this site specific installation, the Alvin Sherman Library joins other libraries, museums, and public buildings throughout the United States and the world in bringing art to the public and to the community. This experience can only add to the many services already provided to the library's patrons, and enhance the community's appreciation and use of the Sherman Library as a cultural and educational institution.