St Peters Church Stain Glass Window
by Alan Davis
(Lythe, North Yorkshire)
Marriage Window, St. Peters Church, Elwick, Hartlepool
The theme of this church stain glass window is based upon marriage, unity and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The interlocking rings and the rising columns represent spiritual and physical union, growth, and the journey of a relationship. The rich coloured areas which branch out at the top of the window reflect on blossoming love and companionship. In the blue vertical stripes there are words that rain down upon the rings which spell out the twelve gifts of the Holy Spirit.
I have used various techniques in the fabrication of this windows including acid etching, stain glass painting, staining, enamelling and kiln forming.
Other examples of my work can be found on my web site www.alandavisglass.co.uk
Milly's reply: Thanks for your photo Alan, it looks great. With Valentine's day around the corner it's quite appropriate. I particularly like the contrast of the more formal shapes at the top spilling down into the organic shapes at the bottom. I love the idea of the words 'raining down', I always think text works really well in a church stain glass window.
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