Stained Glass

I have always been drawn to old stained glass windows. I love the way that hidden in each pane is a story so lovingly told that is truly only appreciated and seen in all it's glory once the light shines through it. It's amazing that glass, with it's fragile nature, can be strong enough to weather storms and bring hope to those seeking refuge within the buildings they reside. How lamps, like the ones the famed Tiffany made, can bring a warm glow to even the coldest of rooms simply by being lit. 

People are like those ancient panes of stained glass. We are fragile, broken pieces of colored glass as a result of a life lived and yet, our stories are somehow lovingly pieced together and joined with metal and solder in such a way that when the sun returns, the light shines through us and reflects a story of redemption and hope to those who gaze upon us. As an artist, one must remember that we are entrusted with the ability to tell a story in many facets but, in order to do so, we must allow that light to shine through us in the process so that our audience can be inspired by the bigger picture.