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About 12 months ago I removed all the stained glass windows originally installed into old Chapel of the Anzac Village, Collaroy Plateau, by Philip Handel. My task was to come up with a design scheme which would be suitable for the new Chapel, satisfying the requirements of the architects, Humel Architects of Dee Why, while paying respect to the original artwork by Handel.

I knew at the start it would be a difficult job, and it has proven to be so. But with 6x of the 12 panels installed, people seem happy with the result thus far. In fact the new leadlight material surrounding Handel's pieces gives them a new life.

Re-setting of Handel windowsRe-setting of Handel windows

Australian Commonwealth Military ForcesAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces

Panels 4, 5 and 6Panels 4, 5 and 6

These six panels are installed as highlights either side of the entry corridor. They are photographed here while standing in the scaffold tower. The following snapshots give you some idea of the installation process.

Pedro on the scaffoldPedro on the scaffold

Viewed from outsideViewed from outside

Tying rods in placeTying rods in place

My work station onsiteMy work station onsite

Painting copper tiesPainting copper ties

I am still working on the remaining six panels, to be installed early in May. One of these six is actually an entirely new panel to make up the set and provide a symmetrical format for the back wall of the Chapel. The RSL has commissioned me to produce a window based on the image used in their website Soldier On: an interesting challenge!

Design sketch for Soldier On Design sketch for Soldier On

Completed windowCompleted window

Left hand side installedLeft hand side installed

Right hand sideRight hand side

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This blog is where you will find my latest news. It can range from posting images of progress of the current commission to art crit to political or social commentary, both national and international. Anything, basically, that's commanding my attention and I feel is worth sharing with you, my reader. Enjoy. My previous blog can be found at jeffreyhamilton.blogspot.com