Church of St Materiana, Tintagel, Cornwall
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Church of St Materiana, Church Hill, Tintagel, Cornwall PL35 0DJRecommended by
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East windowArtist, maker and date
Designed by Alfred Fisher and painted by Peter Archer, both of Chapel Studio, 1991Reason for highlighting
This is beautifully designed and painted, colourful three light window, is admirably suited to this historic country church set high on the cliffs of North Cornwall.
Our Lord in the centre light draws attention to the theme of the Sacrament. The outer lights portray the seasons and the harvest, with wheat and grapes being gathered in. All are surmounted by the sun and moon and the Dove of Peace.
Artist/maker notes
Alfred Fisher MBE FMGP FRSA (b.1933) trained at Liverpool Arts College before joining James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd, where he developed his own distinctive style. In 1973 he co-founded Chapel Studios and worked there until retiring, mixing new work with important conservation projects. Now retired, his legacy of work can be found across the country, including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Chequers and the Guildhall.
Source: Alfred Fisher website
Chapel Studio was established in 1973 by Alfred Fisher MBE FMGP FRSA and Peter Archer FMGP, who both had extensive knowledge of traditional craftsmanship acquired at James Powell & Sons. In 1975 Robert Holloway AMGP ACR joined the Studio, a second generation stained glass craftsman also from James Powell & Sons, bringing to the Studio his expertise on the practical side, which contributed to the establishment of the Studio in the early years, alongside the painting and design skills of Alfred Fisher and Peter Archer.
The studio continued under Robert Holloway following the retirement of Alfred Fisher and Peter Archer in 1999. Peter Campling ACR, of M. C. Lead Glaziers Ltd, bought Chapel Studio in 2016 and adopted the Chapel Studio name overall. Bob Holloway retired in 2020, and Peter Campling continues to run the company.
Source: Chapel Studio website