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Bob Kessler Kessler Studios 273 East Broadway Loveland, OH 45140 3121 3121 ( 513 ) 683 - 7500 Fax: (513) 683-7512 kessler@one.net http://www.kesslerstudios.com Member, IGGA St. Francis Chapel. 1994 American Institute of Architects Design Award Winner. 12' x 3' each (Four windows total), 1993. |
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This window was designed as a part of an overall renovation of an existing chapel space. Besides a complete
re-working of the interior, the client wanted to soften the harshness of the window openings by rounding the
tops, as well as disguising an undesirable urban view. Working with The Canticle of the Sun, by St. Francis of
Assisi as a thematic guide, the Kesslers created a contemporary work that not only acknowledged his writings,
but allowed for a very bright interior. The resulting design is an abstract interpretation of St. Francis' Canticle
and the symbols of the men dedicated to his teachings. While the colors and lines do represent specific
elements, the abstract presentation allows the viewer to freely create his own vision of the work. Indeed, it is
their hope that the work will inspire many alternate interpretations.
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