Canterbury Windows
Location: Thomas a Becket Catholic Church, Canton, MI
Description: Sanctuary & Tower Windows
“Colour is the language of the poets. It is astonishingly lovely. To speak it is a privilege.”
KEITH CROWN
Road to Damascus
Location: St. Paul the Apostle Church, Burlington, ON
Description: Narthex Entryway & Chapel of Reservation Doors
“Stained glass has an immediate appeal to us, by reason of its emotive power, so much akin to ours, and its impassioned crystallization.”
ANDRE MALRAUX
Radiance, Reflection, Revelation
Location: First Unitarian Congregation, Toronto, ON
Description: Tower Window and 3 Library Windows
The tower rises through the building like a crystal prism in its natural stone matrix with the glasswork adding a mystical, totemic presence. The stained glass design was inspired by the Unitarian’s flaming chalice symbol which represents Revelation. This sinuous, golden spiral of flames passes through a soft, white, veil moving upwards without end.
Council Fire & The Covenant Chain
Location: Massey College, Chapel Royal, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Description: Chapel Mosaic and Covenant Chain Niche of glass tesserae and beads
The mosaic and Covenant chain were created in cooperation with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The Chapel Royal at Massey College is one of three of these chapels in Canada. The work of reconciliation and healing were primary considerations in this project.
Joy to the World
Location: Cathedral of the Holy Family, Saskatoon, SK
Description: Centre Detail – Chapel glass mosaic
The detail shows the Angel Gabriel and Mary with our beautiful, chaotic world between them – made of glass pieces of all shapes, sizes and colours. On one of those pieces is etched the city name Saskatoon.
Joy to the World
Location: Cathedral of the Holy Family, Saskatoon, SK
Description: Chapel glass mosaic and 2 windows
This 30 foot wide mosaic of the Annunciation was created for the Chapel. It portrays the Angel Gabriel and Mary. Over one million hand-made glass tesserae were used to create the mosaic. A labour of time and love.
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
Location: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community, Vancouver, BC
Description: Circular Glass Mosaic above the Altar
A challenging project – I had to incorporate an existing crucifix into my mosaic artwork. My solution was to embrace this sculpture and give it context, using the Vancouver landscape with its unmistakable forms and colours to bring this powerful work into our own time and place.
Wondrous Love
Location: St. Barnabas on-the-Desert, Paradise Valley, AZ
Description: Glass Mosaic for Organ Casing on the Chancel
This collaboration with Casavant Organ Builders is truly one-of-a-kind. The 44 foot wide glass mosaic and white organ pipes resemble a dove resting within a desert flower. The sound of the organ in this sanctuary is heavenly.
All That Glitters
Location: Scotiabank HQ, Scotia Plaza, Toronto, ON
Description: Mural for Walkway / Subway Concourse on 3 walls
The 120 foot long mural was created with gold, copper and silver leaf with reverse painting on glass. The painted, flowing images are of everyday life –which is what glitters more than gold. The artwork was created in partnership with my friend, painter Michael Poulton.
Singing the Light
Location: Greenwood College School, Toronto, ON
Description: 5 Floors of integrated Interior Glass Screen
Symbolically, the trees speak to the role of the teachers with their grounded outreach and sheltering branches. Moving around and through the branches are the birds in eight spirit house colours, creating a connection to students. The richly coloured root system celebrates the founders of the school.