Sarah Hall
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Sarah Hall is a Canadian stained glass
artist, notable for her extensive career, and current experimentation in the integration of photovoltaic technology into art glass. She lives in Toronto, Ontario and was born in Hamilton, Ontario.
Most recently, Hall was awarded a Chalmers Arts Fellowship (Ontario Arts Council
): to research and integrate photovoltaic technology (solar energy collection cells) into her art glass installations. This unique fusion is the first of its kind in North America, and first premiered at the Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC.
Her forthcoming book (with co-author Bob Shantz) “Windows on our Soul; A Spiritual Excavation” was published by Novalis in 2007. The book is based on Sarah’s series of windows inspired by early Christian imagery.
Hall has also published over 35 articles on stained glass.
Stained glass
The term stained glass can refer to coloured glass as a material or to works produced from it. Throughout its thousand-year history, the term has been applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches and other significant buildings...
artist, notable for her extensive career, and current experimentation in the integration of photovoltaic technology into art glass. She lives in Toronto, Ontario and was born in Hamilton, Ontario.
Awards
Hall's work has received several International First Place Awards for outstanding Liturgical art from both the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, and Ministry and Liturgy.Most recently, Hall was awarded a Chalmers Arts Fellowship (Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly-funded Canadian organization in the province of Ontario whose purpose is to promote and assist the development of the arts for the enjoyment and benefit of all Ontarians...
): to research and integrate photovoltaic technology (solar energy collection cells) into her art glass installations. This unique fusion is the first of its kind in North America, and first premiered at the Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC.
- American Institute of Architects: Honour Award, 2004
- National Leadership Conference: Leading Women Award (Arts & Culture), 2003
- Royal Canadian Academy of Art: Elected to Membership, 2002
- Ministry & Liturgy: 2 International Awards, First Prize - Outstanding Liturgical Art, 1998
- Ontario Association of Architects: Allied Arts Award, 1997
- Modern Liturgy: Bene Award, First Prize Outstanding Liturgical Art, 1995
- American Institute of Architects: Honour Award, 1992
- Modern Liturgy: Bene Award, First Prize Outstanding Liturgical Art, 1992
- Modern Liturgy: Bene Award, First Prize Outstanding Liturgical Art, 1991
Solo
- ‘Names of Mary’, The Marian Library, Dayton, Ohio, USA ‘00 (Solo)
- ‘Wind’s Eye’, Ontario Association of Architects, Toronto, Canada ‘97 (Solo)
- ‘Hold Me In The Light’ Regis College, University of Toronto, Canada ‘92 (Solo)
With Other Artists
- 'Welt Jugendtag’ Headquarters, Cologne, Germany ‘03
- ‘Das Farbige Licht’, Hans-Reiffensstuel-Haus, Pfarrkitchen, Germany ‘02
- 'Faszination Farbe und Licht, Diocesean Museum, Augsburg, Germany ‘02
- ‘Kunstglas Kanada’, Museum of Modern Art, Passau, Germany ‘01
- ‘Auf Der Suche Nach Dem Licht Der Welt’, Deutsches Glasmalerei Museum, Linnich, Germany ‘01
- ‘Das Farbige Licht’, Hans-Reiffenstuel-Haus, Pfarrkirchen, Germany ‘00
- ‘Symbology', Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo, Canada ‘00
- ‘Looking Forward’, Ontario Crafts CouncilOntario Crafts CouncilThe Ontario Crafts Council is a member-based, not-for-profit arts service organization based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The organization is dedicated to promoting the recognition and appreciation of craft and craftspeople in Ontario and beyond....
, Toronto, Canada ‘00-01 - ‘In Search of the Light of the World’, High Cliff Gallery, Salisbury, UK. ‘99
- ‘Entrances’, Harbourfront, Toronto, Canada ‘97
- ‘Salon International du Vitrail’, Chartres, France ‘89
- ‘International Stained Glass’, Goethe Institute, Canada’87
Books
Hall's book “The Color of Light” was published by LTP, Archdiocese of Chicago in 1999 and is the first book of its kind for the field of stained glass: a resource guide for those commissioning stained glass for a place of worship.Her forthcoming book (with co-author Bob Shantz) “Windows on our Soul; A Spiritual Excavation” was published by Novalis in 2007. The book is based on Sarah’s series of windows inspired by early Christian imagery.
Hall has also published over 35 articles on stained glass.