Leaded glass, bevels on Aluminum Frame Private Collection
“Sister Moon and the stars, In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.”
In loving memory of Ernie and Cathy Taylor.
These windows are installed in St Bonaventure in Bloomington, MN adjacent to the church entry and the community gathering commons area, facing east. Installation inspired by the rising sun as well as honoring the memory and life of our parents and loved ones. Where Eagles Fly is a metaphor for soaring above the trees in joy, freed from earthly constraints.
With trees reaching to tough the night sky as the sun rises and light of day begins to dawn in the east, the sky turns from yellow, orange, and pink to deep blue and a touch of purple. The abstract mosaic of lead lines flow through the sky as if the tree branches are raising their winter silhouettes. the three pine trees ground the horizon line while a pair of eagles fly high in the morning light, symbolizing the spirit of St. Francis. The symbolism in the panels is subtle with the Trinity represented by the trees & vertical elements. The trio of crosses represent sacrifice and 13 bevels represent the Stations of the Cross.
Custom frames fit in the existing aluminum windows. Panels can easily be removed for maintenance: 4 screws and foam tape in compression hold the frames in place, allow air flow (to reduce condensation), and eliminate any ‘rattle’ from passing traffic.
“Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.”
In loving memory of Ernie and Cathy Taylor.
These windows are installed in St Bonaventure in Bloomington, MN adjacent to the church entry and the community gathering commons area, facing east. Installation inspired by the rising sun as well as honoring the memory and life of our parents and loved ones. Where Eagles Fly is a metaphor for soaring above the trees in joy, freed from earthly constraints.
With trees reaching to tough the night sky as the sun rises and light of day begins to dawn in the east, the sky turns from yellow, orange, and pink to deep blue and a touch of purple. The abstract mosaic of lead lines flow through the sky as if the tree branches are raising their winter silhouettes. the three pine trees ground the horizon line while a pair of eagles fly high in the morning light, symbolizing the spirit of St. Francis. The symbolism in the panels is subtle with the Trinity represented by the trees & vertical elements. The trio of crosses represent sacrifice and 13 bevels represent the Stations of the Cross.
Custom frames fit in the existing aluminum windows. Panels can easily be removed for maintenance: 4 screws and foam tape in compression hold the frames in place, allow air flow (to reduce condensation), and eliminate any ‘rattle’ from passing traffic.
Upper 3 panels: 32" x19"
Lower 3 panels: 44" x19"
Inspiration image of the Northern Lights