Osborne may be right about the type of light that’s best for appreciating the glass itself, but I gotta say that I love seeing the myriad refracted colors hitting grey stone when the sun is shining. Otherworldly.
What interesting cultural connections you find. I particularly liked the insight that the variable northern skies are ideal for highlighting stained glass. The best known American artist in glass, Chihuli, is from the Pacific Northwest, where we have the most variable sun/rain/cloud patterns in the country. I love the light of Provence, but here in Seattle, the sun, when it does appear, is miraculous.
Thanks, Paul! How interesting that there’s a parallel with the Pacific Northwest. I’ve never been but I’ve heard about the famously changeable weather there, so I can imagine you get lots of special types of light. Thanks for reading!
Osborne may be right about the type of light that’s best for appreciating the glass itself, but I gotta say that I love seeing the myriad refracted colors hitting grey stone when the sun is shining. Otherworldly.
Ah yes, every weather has its beauty!
A wonderful piece of (art) history I knew little to none about. Well written too!
Thanks very much, Vincent! Really appreciate it.
What interesting cultural connections you find. I particularly liked the insight that the variable northern skies are ideal for highlighting stained glass. The best known American artist in glass, Chihuli, is from the Pacific Northwest, where we have the most variable sun/rain/cloud patterns in the country. I love the light of Provence, but here in Seattle, the sun, when it does appear, is miraculous.
Thanks, Paul! How interesting that there’s a parallel with the Pacific Northwest. I’ve never been but I’ve heard about the famously changeable weather there, so I can imagine you get lots of special types of light. Thanks for reading!