Remembered Light: Glass Fragments from World War II
On view: September 14, 2024 – January 20, 2025
Connecting the past to the present: Remembered Light features a collection of twenty-five art works created with stained glass shards from war-ravaged European cathedrals, synagogues, and chapels during World War II.
U.S. Army Episcopal Chaplain Frederick McDonald collected and preserved these remnants and collaborated with Oakland, California-based glass studio Atelier Le Roux to share his memories of the war. Each of the artists who created pieces for Remembered Light incorporated stained glass fragments into striking art pieces that interpret themes of loss, devastation and the continual desire for peace. Each artwork includes a transcript from Chaplain McDonald’s memory of the specific European location where he collected shards and the events related to them.
Metz, France
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Wiesbaden, Germany
The Russian Chapel
Biarritz, France
St. Andrews English Church
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Friday, September 13 | 6:30 p.m.
“Remembered Light” Opening Night Reception
Experience a night of reflection and artistic brilliance as we honor the past and its connection to the present. Be among the first to witness these striking pieces created by 13 different artists and gain a deeper understanding of history through the observances of Chaplain McDonald and the artists who brough his vision to life.
