The Commission
Entitled Wellspring of the Joy of Living, this installation explores the movement of the Holy Spirit through water, light, and form. The font, dossal, frontal, and veil are linked into a continuous visual language.
Color & Light from the Windows
The rich blues of the dossal are drawn directly from the stained-glass windows nearby, where shifting light animates color throughout the sanctuary.
The Dossal
Positioned behind the baptismal font, the design of the dossal flows out of the font and towards the frontal It's an origin point from which the movement of the installation unfolds.
The Movement of the Spirit
The design flows outward from the font, rising through the dossal and continuing into the frontal and veil. This upward movement echoes the life of the Spirit.
Materials & Craft
Created in silk dupioni, the work combines machine embroidery of original artwork (the dove), and bias appliqué, which has each stitch placed by hand.
Silver couching catches the light, tracing spirals that shift as the space is experienced.
Wellspring of the Joy of Living
The dove, spiraling lines, and upward movement together express the continuous presence of the Holy Spirit: flowing, rising, and renewing.
Every Church Has Its Own Story
Each project begins with listening: to the space, its symbolism, and the story it already holds. During a site visit we explore the architecture, artistic elements, and long-held traditions. The design grows from what is already meaningful to your community.