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Crossing Paths With Dale Chihuly

I now understand, after several years of wondering, why the work of master glass artist Dale Chihuly keeps showing up in my life.

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Hot Glass Is Cool

Sometimes organization development consultants get to do really interesting stuff! A while back, when I was active in that field, I visited Jacksonville University to foster collaborative efforts between its Davis College of Business and its Department of Visual Arts, and to lead a workshop about Genius At Work. While there I spent a few hours in the glass studio, watching students work glass; “kiln-forming” they call it.

Kiln-Forming At Jacksonville University (30 sec)

Creating art glass is a tender and fragile process, requiring extraordinary teamwork, plus personal balance, craftsmanship, grace, strength, and economy of motion. The work is not for people who are off-center. Amazing.