Awhile back I went to the Desert Botanical Garden to see a special exhibition of Dale Chihuly's stunning display of art. Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying at the University of Washington. His vibrant works of art are truly amazing. Some of his exhibits blended into the desert landscape and looked almost real.
The desert is quite beautiful in the Spring. Most think that the Southwest is just a hot, harsh, arid region with colorless cacti and succulents. But in late fall, early spring, the desert is a sea of yellow, red and blue wild flowers and the cacti bloom with beautiful flowers.
When you add Chihuly's blown glass artwork to the natural beauty of the landscape everything comes alive.
Many desert plants attract a variety of butterflys. Who they themselves come from a plain and dull cocoon and emerge into one of natures most beautiful wonders. As do the cacti flowers.
With the coming of summer the colors are fading and Chihuly's exhibit is gone. But there is always next Spring to look forward to.
