Was it a coincidence that a Sunset Boat was also installed the last time Chihuly exhibited publicly in the United Kingdom, purportedly at Chatsworth in 2006? 

Looking at the boat, one could easily fall in love with the overflowing glass Reeds and Belugas, the speckled Floats, and the saturated yellows, oranges and reds. While I appreciated the origin of the Boat idea, it was definitely a welcomed change to see the boat placed indoor, artistically tilted and in close proximity. 

Sunset Boat (view facing gallery entrance)

Sunset Boat (view facing gallery rear)

Sunset Boat (front view): 

Sunset Boat (close-up)

Sunset Boat (close-up)

PS/ If you are curious about the Sunset Boat exhibited at Chatsworth, here is a photo from chihuly.com.

Kudos to Halcyon Gallery for adding new Chihuly pieces during the London exhibition and for bringing in a boat which I was smitten with.

Two very different displays for the main entrance to the gallery. Which do you prefer?

Between 5 Dec 2011 to 12 Feb 2012: Four sets of Maize Persians

Between 19 Feb 2012 to 21 Apr 2012: A Sunset Boat

PS/ For more information and photos on the Sunset Boat, here is another post for you.