Glass Sculptures in Hong Kong

Glass Sculptures in Hong Kong

In recent years I have been involved in making several exterior glass sculptures. These have been exciting to do I think we are creating a relatively new language, exploring ways glass can be used as an external sculptural medium. In 2018/19, we created a series of...
21st Century Evolution of Stained Glass

21st Century Evolution of Stained Glass

When I first became involved with stained glass, I met several practitioners who were proud that the industry had not changed for over a thousand years.  We, they proclaimed, are using the same technology used in the stained glass windows of Aachen Cathedral, made in...
What are the unique characteristics of STAINED GLASS?

What are the unique characteristics of STAINED GLASS?

Stained glass artists have for centuries mastered the art of creating statement pieces that fill rooms with beautiful light, but what makes stained glass so unique? There are various views on this. Some people feel that the term ‘stained glass’ should be used...
Why is Stained Glass used in Churches?

Why is Stained Glass used in Churches?

There are many reasons why stained glass works so well in churches and sacred places. But the main reason is that the images on glass have the effect of enclosing the space. The experience of being in an enclosed space, immediately turns the attention of those inside...
St Martin’s Church, Cochem, Germany

St Martin’s Church, Cochem, Germany

The Story Behind the Stained Glass Artwork at St Martin’s Church, Cochem, Germany   In the oldest part of St Martin’s, this church, along the adjacent wall, the church decided to commission the British stained glass artist Graham Jones to design and...