Helen Whittaker MBE, creative director of Barley Studio in Dunnington, has written the book, Illuminating Stained Glass: Creativity, Conservation and Craft at Barley Studio, with Juliette MacDonald and Keith Barley MBE.
She has created stained glass windows for St Lawrence’s Church, All Saints Church, the Merchant Taylors’ Hall and Selby Abbey.
Helen also worked in partnership with David Hockney on the creation and installation of the Queen Elizabeth II window at Westminster Abbey in 2018.
The new book explores Barley Studio’s work and provides an overview of the role stained glass plays in visual culture and heritage.
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Helen said: “The effect of stained glass is why it will never go out of fashion
“People respond to colour and light, whatever their beliefs, and images have power to both attract attention and tell a story.
“This is what I hope I am doing in my windows: creating a work of art, that might uplift people spiritually, attract their attention and tell them a story – it’s like letting light into their eyes, souls and minds.
“I hope our book offers a glimpse into the wonderful world of stained glass, illuminating the art and craft of Barley Studio in Dunnington.”
Illuminating Stained Glass: Creativity, Conservation and Craft at Barley Studio is available for £25 from Lund Humphries.
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