Dale Chihuly at The Halcyon Gallery

Like all Londoners, I generally spend my time, when I’m out and about, viewing things at eye-level. Shop windows, people, signs, etc., all get the best of my attention. However, this changed somewhat a few years ago when, on a visit to the V&A in South Kensington, I chose to look up instead. In the entrance of the V&A is a massive glass sculpture by American glass artist Dale Chihuly. I was stunned by its beauty - and its sheer size - the work is 30 feet tall.

As things tend to go in life once they appear on your radar you start to notice them all over the place.

Shortly thereafter, I found myself in the very smart tea room of Claridges, where another Chihuly sculpture hangs as a sort of alternative chandelier. Then, on a trip to the US, I spotted one in a minimalist art gallery in Palm Desert. Its delicate, curvy and brightly coloured pieces looked like something from a deep ocean - an exotic coral or an anemone gone beautifully crazy.

Driving up Park Lane earlier this year I was stunned to see yet another one being assembled in the central reservation outside the Dorchester.

Dale Chihuly has an exhibition on show at the Halcyon Gallery in Bond Street, which I popped along to this weekend. I had a bit of fun asking about the prices, and dreaming on! Most of all I enjoyed looking at the gorgeous, swirling organic shaped pieces and beautiful colour palette he achieves with every piece.

The show is free and is open until 21^st April. That’s only another week so do hurry along!