From the 7/20/05 Akron Beacon Journal:

 

 

PHOTO: Fabricators from artist Dale Chihuly's studio in Seattle and University of Akron workers assemble a polymer sculpture on campus Tuesday.  Ken Love / Akron Beacon Journal

 

Polymer sculpture takes shape at UA

Team begins assembling artist Dale Chihuly's blue tower that is blend of science, art

By Jim Carney

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

What will become a dazzling symbol of the University of Akron and the city began to take shape Tuesday.

 

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Jim Carney can be reached at 330-996-3576 or [email protected]

 

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/12176009.htm?source=rss&channel=ohio_news

 

A follow-up from the 7/21/05 Akron Beacon Journal:

 

 

PHOTO: A sculpture by famous glass artist Dale Chihuly was finished Wednesday at the University of Akron. The bold, blue, 40-foot-tall piece made of polymers stands outside the Goodyear Polymer Science Center. Surrounding landscaping and lighting will soon be added.  Lew Stamp / Akron Beacon Journal

 

Dale Chihuly sculpture at UA complete

Polymer tower stands tall

Internationally renowned artist's work evokes thoughts of rock candy and puzzle pieces

By Jim Carney

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

Daniel Sokolov looked at the shining blue sculpture in front of his dad's office Wednesday and came up with one word to describe it.

 

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Jim Carney can be reached at 330-996-3576 or [email protected]

 

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/12185333.htm?source=rss&channel=ohio_news

 

As a grad of the U of A chemistry program, ive spent lots of time in that building.... i like the sculpture as a work of art and the blue is very striking.... but i wish it has been something more obviously chemistry related.  A long chain of oversized silicone molecules perhaps, reaching to the sky.....I just didnt see the connection with the polymer building...  Big deal, its made of a polymer.  So is my computer.  Perhaps I just dont understand art.  :)

something more obviously chemistry related.

 

lol there you go, artists don't like doing anything that's going to be "obvious" to us normal folk

From the 7/31/05 Akron Beacon Journal:

 

 

New Akron landmark is crystal blue

Goodyear Polymer Center experts spin research into sculpture

By Dorothy Shinn

Beacon Journal art and architecture critic

 

The Dale Chihuly Polymer Tower at the University of Akron Goodyear Polymer Center will probably be a new city landmark.

 

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Dorothy Shinn writes about art and architecture for the Akron Beacon Journal. Send information to her at the Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640 or [email protected].

 

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/entertainment/columnists/dottie_shinn/12263184.htm

 

Pictures anyone?

There are photo links above the headlines in the story if you click on them, but I haven't seen any better ones.

From the 11/10/05 Akron Beacon Journal:

 

 

PHOTO: University of Akron trustee Jack Morrison Jr. (left) and university President Luis Proenza share a laugh after the dedication of a Dale Chihuly sculpture on the campus.  Mike Cardew / Akron Beacon Journal

 

UA's new artistic gem shines through clouds

Dale Chihuly sculpture officially unveiled on campus

By Carol Biliczky

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

Brisk winds and gray skies didn't dim enthusiasm for the newest "jewel'' at the University of Akron on Wednesday.

 

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Carol Biliczky can be reached at 330-996-3729 or [email protected]

 

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/13129651.htm?source=rss&channel=ohio_news

 

eh. this chihuly guy is the leroy neiman or peter max of glass.