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West Leigh Baptist Church Opened 26 November 2011
West Leigh Baptist Church held its opening celebratory service on 26 November 2011. Designed by Essex based architects Mathews Sergeant, the new £1.7m building incorporates 105 double glazed windows created by Sarah Galloway. Drawing on a number of biblical themes for her inspiration, including the parting of the Red Sea and turning water into wine, Sarah Galloway has used a range of techniques for the windows, including the hand application of coloured resins, sandblasting and acid etch.
Sarah Galloway is one of the UK's leading architectural glass artists, creating dynamic and exciting large-scale contemporary artworks for public and private settings. With over twenty years experience her work is highly collaborative and contextual. Sarah places the needs of her clients at the forefront of her creativity, recognising that empathy and communication are essential in order to realise the ambitions and aspirations for the artworks that she creates.
Sarah has expertise in all manner of design and fabrication. Typically she uses a number of treatments, including the hand application of coloured resins, sandblasting and acid etch. The innovative use of lighting is an important and unique aspect of her work. Sarah is available to undertake commissions worldwide.