Wine offers a connection to many fields including the world of art. Many wineries use the art work of local artists as a draw for visitors. Sometimes the art is available for sale. Frequently these same wineries rotate the art displays so those who return to a tasting room will be able to browse a different selection every month or two.<\/p>\n
Sometimes the artwork may be by renowned artists and not available for sale but wine enthusiasts can enjoy the art and wine connection. A great example of this is a winery in Spain that is featuring an Eduardo Chillida Exhibit. Eduardo Chillida\u2019s sculptures are collected by numerous museums and organizations throughout the world.<\/p>\n
Cune Winery, in the Rioja region of Spain, is hosting an exhibition of Eduardo Chillida\u2019s sculptures until September. The \u201cChillida. The wind we do not see\u201d includes eight large sculptures created by Chillida.<\/p>\n
The press release I received noted, \u201cTaken from one of Chillida\u2019s aphorisms — the title \u2018Chillida. The wind we do not see\u2019 – – denotes the artist’s fascination with nature. Art forms inspired by nature and in harmony with the natural world have been present in Chillida\u2019s work since the beginning and merge with his personal concern for the environment.\u00a0 Drawing on the parallels between art and winemaking, the exhibit\u2019s intent is to evoke emotion through sensual interpretation and a deeper understanding of the created world.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Maria Urrutia Director of Marketing, to produce great wine the environment and nature are very important. Wine is a result of a combination of climate (wind, sunlight), history, craft and tradition. She believes that Eduardo Chillida\u2019s sculptures represent the mix of wine, nature and art.<\/p>\n
If you will be near Cune Winery in Haro, Rioja consider visiting the winery, discovering their wines and the connection to art as seen through Eduardo Chillida\u2019s sculptures.<\/p>\n