Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) , "Abstract Composition", mixed media on paper, signed lower center, 60 in. x 40 in., framed Provenance: Collection of Wendy and the late George (1944-2013) Rodrigue. Note: Known primarily for his large-scale glass installations, artist Dale Chihuly often creates work in a variety of other media as well, including mixing charcoal, graphite, acrylic and watercolor to echo his iconic three-dimensional shapes and forms. In the abstract painting offered here, vibrant and expressionistic brushstrokes are combined to create depth and exuberance within the composition. The ultimate form relates to Chihuly's Float series, which was begun in 1991 after the creation of his work "Niijima Floats." The Float series, which includes works in glass and paint, focuses on the blending of colors and grand spherical forms.