"CHIHULY GRAND CHANDELIER AT CTE" AUGUST 28,29,30 AND SEPT. 4, 2024

"CHIHULY GRAND CHANDELIER AT CTE" began with collaborating with all 3 art teachers serving Cumberland Trace Elementary to recreate the look of a Chihuly glass chandelier. I worked as the artist for Arts for All Kentucky with Lisa Kelton, Leigh Ann Young and Susan McCloud. I was able to see all the students from the school and introduce them to the inspiration artist, Dale Chihuly. We looked at examples of his work with glass and then talked about how we could simulate that look with plastic water bottles to create a large chandelier for their library. We used a hula hoop and chicken wire form to tie the bottles on after coloring them with sharpie markers and spiral cutting them. The students and teachers are so proud of this project! We also collaborated with the librarian, Amanda Jacobsen. WBKO Showed up and we were on the news!