Frank-Ratchye End of the Day Chandelier
Date2000
Artist
Dale Chihuly
(American, born 1941)
Mediumglass
ClassificationFine Art
SubclassificationSculpture
Credit LineA generous gift from alumni Edward H. Frank (Ph.D., Computer Science, 1985) and his wife, Sarah G. Ratchye (MFA, Fine Arts, 1983).
Object number2013.1
DescriptionThe Frank-Ratchye End of Day Chandelier is a massive, vibrant glass sculpture by acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly, known for its sprawling cascade of hundreds of hand-blown glass elements. The piece is characterized by its asymmetrical, clustered form and a dazzling array of colors, drawing its name from the "end of day" glass created when glassblowers combine the leftover colors from a day's work.
The glass wonder was officially installed in 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and was a gift from alumni Edward H. Frank (Ph.D., Computer Science, 1985) and his wife, Sarah G. Ratchye (MFA, Fine Arts, 1983). They donated the chandelier in honor of Jared L. Cohon, CMU's eighth president. The couple said that, to them, the multitude of colors and diverse shapes symbolize President Cohon's sustained commitment to making CMU a diverse place where all are welcome.
The glass wonder was officially installed in 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and was a gift from alumni Edward H. Frank (Ph.D., Computer Science, 1985) and his wife, Sarah G. Ratchye (MFA, Fine Arts, 1983). They donated the chandelier in honor of Jared L. Cohon, CMU's eighth president. The couple said that, to them, the multitude of colors and diverse shapes symbolize President Cohon's sustained commitment to making CMU a diverse place where all are welcome.
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