Visual Arts Awards-Best of Show

1997 1998 Visual Arts Awards in the Stained Glass Category

Here are the winners of the 1997 1998 Visual Arts Awards: Stained Glass category. The Visual Arts Awards is ML's annual juried competition for the visual arts. The winners in the Permanent category will appear in the February issue (ML 25:1).

The Best of Show in the Stained Glass category is St. Raphael Catholic Church by Elizabeth Devereaux (shown on the cover). She also garnered a second BENE award for her St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church. In addition, there were four other BENE winners and nine honorable mentions. All entries were independently rated on both their liturgical and artistic merits by three expert judges. The first judge was Kevin Yell, a pastoral associate at St. Paschal Baylon Parish in Oakland, Calif. He is a practicing artist, liturgist and teacher. The second judge was Kelly Detweiler. He is the chair of the art department at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif. The third judge was Ken Griesemer. He is an architect and liturgical design consultant with the firm of R.D. Habiger & Associates, Inc., in Albuquerque. ML is grateful to all who entered the 1997 1998 competition.

BENE and BEST OF SHOW

St. Raphael Catholic Church in Raleigh, N.C., by Elizabeth Devereaux of Chico, Calif. 350 square feet. Handblown streaky translucent white on clear, painted and fired three times with silver stain, cranberry lustre, and gold. The lower section's configuration and light requirements suggest the theme The beat of wings while the upper section has an upward movement to make it seem as though the choir of angels are giving way to the Throne of God.

THE BENES

St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Concorde, Mich. by Elizabeth Devereaux of Chico, Calif. 36w x 14h. Handblown transparent and translucent flashed stained glass. This window was handblown to diffuse light and the view out on the reservation chapel. Wheat is an appropriate theme for both the small farming community of Condorde and for the Eucharist. The Baptism of Our Lord by William Lupkin Submitted by St. Mary Catholic Church in Decatur, Ind. Approximately 10 x 7. This stained glass, located near the font at the entrance to the worship space, accentuates the theme of baptism as the entrance to the life of the church. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha in St. Thomas Church, Staten Island by Greg Perrillo Submitted by Leonard M. Rampulla, AIA, of Staten Island This stained glass depicts Tekakwitha being lifted up into heaven by cherubs who are Indian angels. It is comlemented with blues and grays, which depict tranquillity and peace. Universal Truth by Jenkin A. Powell of Salt Lake City 12 x 24 faceted Dalle de Verre. These windows, reminiscent of the Milky Way, gently direct the viewers eyes toward the sanctuary space. Waters of Life with Wheat and Grapes at St. Brigid of Kildare Church in Dublin, Ohio Artist: Michael McEwan of Columbus, Ohio Executed by Gary Ross with Heidi Haupt of Old World Stained Glass 3 panels, 2 sets of windows each side. Main panel: 18 x 38; side panels: 2 x 36. The wheat and grapes refer to the bread and wine of the Eucharist; the teeming waters refer to eternal life present in the Eucharist. The rays of light remind us of the life giving Christ.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Gods Spirit with Us by David Condon Submitted by Pat Chuchia, St. Raphael Church, Maperville, Ill. 3 x 3.25. Handblown, antique type glass of German, French and English origin. Ninety nine percent pure lead cames. The high light gathering qualities of the glass take advantage of the low light levels of the room and lamp frame. Overlaid with stainless steel shapes, reminiscent of the leaves and the burning bush, the window reminds us of Gods ever living covenant with us that continues to be celebrated in the Eucharist. Christ at the Tomb and Nativity at Santa Clara Mission Cemetary in Santa Clara, Calif. by Lyn Durham and Bovard Studio, Inc. of Fairfield, Iowa 55 x 70. Hand painted and kiln fired stained glass with plates of painted glass layered for deep, rich details and depth. The depictions were inspired by a classic scene from the life of Christ. Pastoral Center by Jenkin A. Powell of Salt Lake City 10w x 7h. Leaded antique glass. This work, made of custom blown opak glass, uses gray streaky borders to symbolize the stress of modern life while the calming blue background reminds us of a peaceful and centered life surrounding the gold rose pink Cross of Christ, the focus of our lives. The Eucharist Window, 3.5 x 24 and The Medical Window, 2.5 x 10 by Kurt Doll of the Franklin Art Glass Company, Columbus, Ohio Submitted by Luann Serey of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, Ky. The Eucharist Window depicts the grapes and the wheat from which come the wine and bread. At the bottom of the window are three fish symbols, which were used during the first century to show which households celebrated the Eucharist. In The Medical Window, the caduceus, the symbol of the medical profession, is embedded in the symbol of love, the heart. The Fire Window in the reservation chapel of the Dominican Sisters in Sinsinawa, Wis. by John and Jane Van Dyke of Lux Vaninin Art Glass, Amery, Wis. 16 x 6. Baroque and waterglass with lead came joinery. The theme for this piece is Purification by Fire. The piece depicts the brief moments before a fire ignites, when all of its individual elements converge and begin inextricably drawing together. Saints of the Old and New Testament in St. Thomas Church, Staten Island Artist: Hendrick Vandeburgt Fabricators: Michael Zappalorti and George Brenner Submitted by Leonard M. Rampulla, AIA, of Staten Island Center panel is a scene of the resurrection. Saints of the Old Testament are on the right; saints of the New Testament are on the left. The Sacred Garden Artist: Michael McEwan of Columbus, Ohio Executed by Gary Ross with Heidi Haupt of Old World Stained Glass 8 x 10. This window follows the medieval practice of depicting the Blessed Virgin as an enclosed garden. The white lily in the center entwined in thorns at its base symbolizes the sorrow Mary endures, and the streams of golden light are like the enveloping love from the ever watchful eye of the Blessed Virgin.