Lakawana Ikebana (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

Another of the original 1994 sculptures, “Lakawana Ikebana” is made up of over one thousand individual glass pieces. The pieces are made to resemble flowers, vines and other shapes. It is mounted on a cast-iron frame and overlooks the balcony of the station’s main lobby.

Lakawana Ikebana (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

Another of the original 1994 sculptures, “Lakawana Ikebana” is made up of over one thousand individual glass pieces. The pieces are made to resemble flowers, vines and other shapes. It is mounted on a cast-iron frame and overlooks the balcony of the station’s main lobby.

Lakawana Ikebana (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

Another of the original 1994 sculptures, “Lakawana Ikebana” is made up of over one thousand individual glass pieces. The pieces are made to resemble flowers, vines and other shapes. It is mounted on a cast-iron frame and overlooks the balcony of the station’s main lobby.

End-of-the-Day Chandelier (2001)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

The “chandelier” is the centerpiece of the glass exhibition at Union Station. In 2001, it replaced another sculpture that used to hang from the center dome, at the time of the exhibition’s opening.

End-of-the-Day Chandelier (2001)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

The “chandelier” is the centerpiece of the glass exhibition at Union Station. In 2001, it replaced another sculpture that used to hang from the center dome, at the time of the exhibition’s opening.

End-of-the-Day Chandelier (2001)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

The “chandelier” is the centerpiece of the glass exhibition at Union Station. In 2001, it replaced another sculpture that used to hang from the center dome, at the time of the exhibition’s opening.

Monarch Window (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

“Monarch Window” is a collection of large glass sculptures that are mounted against an iron frame. The piece is next to the main facing window, amplifying its colors and patterns. In the background are two other glass exhibitions: the Chihuly Bridge of Glass and the Tacoma Glass Museum.

Monarch Window (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

“Monarch Window” is a collection of large glass sculptures that are mounted against an iron frame. The piece is next to the main facing window, amplifying its colors and patterns. In the background are two other glass exhibitions: the Chihuly Bridge of Glass and the Tacoma Glass Museum.

Monarch Window (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

“Monarch Window” is a collection of large glass sculptures that are mounted against an iron frame. The piece is next to the main facing window, amplifying its colors and patterns. In the background are two other glass exhibitions: the Chihuly Bridge of Glass and the Tacoma Glass Museum.

Basket Wall Drawing (1994)
by Dale Chihuly; acrylic on paper

“Basket Wall Drawing” is a wall-mounted exhibit that stands over ten feet tall and is one of the original pieces that were on display when the exhibition first opened in 1994. Several large painted panels were put together to create the entire piece.

Water Reeds (2000)
by Dale Chihuly; glass sculpture

The glass sculptures in this piece are mounted on wood to put emphasis on the Northwestern feel of Chihuly’s work. The sculpture can be seen by pedestrians at street-level. Across the street is Tacoma’s School of the Arts (SOTA) main building, as well as the University Bookstore.