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Lynn Chidwick
Immortal
(Stained glass, 63.5" x 20.5", 2007) |
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Lynn Chidwick’s work has been
inspired by her interpretation of the beautiful transformation
of the soul after death. Lynn has been honored over the last two
years to be involved with many close friends and family in their
dying journey. The time spent with these people has been very
precious and likewise the design and fabrication process has
been very meaningful.
Using stained, fused, diachronic and leaded glass, highlighted
with gold leaf, and influenced by Gustav Klimt, the design is
abstract and contemporary in nature. “Immortal” is a visual
representation exploring life after death from a Christian
perspective. The predominant feature suggests a continuous flow
and channeling of the soul, ultimately leading to illumination.
“Immortal” brings together Christian theology and symbolism of
the Holy Trinity, the Crucifixion, and the Ascension of Christ. |
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The predominant
aspect of Lynn’s work has been influenced by her study of the
Arts and Crafts Movement. There is particular emphasis in the
eras of Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Using the medium of stained glass Lynn integrates the various
elements of such artists as Morris, MacKintosh and Klimt in an
attempt to capture both the quality of their work and understand
the influences that resulted in their masterpieces. The main
focus is two dimensional pieces in stained, fused, dichroic and
leaded glass highlighted with gold leaf.
Lynn established her own stained glass art business in 1998, and
moved her studio to Guelph, Ontario in 2000. The business is
steadily growing and she has gained extensive experience in
glass design and creation for commercial, private and public
settings including work purchased internationally. Most recent
commissions include: The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County,
Loon in a Balloon Publishing, Waterloo, ON, Sorbara Law, Guelph,
ON, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto and Dublin Street United
Church, Guelph, ON.
Her goal remains to design and build unique stained glass that
others may enjoy the play of light and colour.
Lynn Chidwick
Email:
Lynn@chidwick.ca
Parish: St. James the Apostle Anglican Church - Guelph, Ontario,
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