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Chihuly had turned this place into an encampment with a
curious strategy. Unlike the medieval crusaders and
other occupiers of this fortress, Dale was here to
encourage an invasion. The sculptures - and over my
shoulder, welders clothed like knights in armor were
putting the finishing touches on the most massive piece,
the Crystal Mountain - were being installed for the
delight of visitors rather than the defense of the
fortress. On opening night, expecting 1,500 people
to flood into the courtyard, we were overwhelmed
when 2,500 gently invaded. In battle, the odds are
measured by us against them, and superior forces
have the edge. In Chihulyland, it's the opposite:
Chihuly succeeds when he is overwhelmed.
William Warmus
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