Anita Grewal

Serendipity: Stained Glass Window in response to Anita Grewal’s artwork Glimpses of Yesteryear

Anita Grewal

Serendipity: Stained Glass Window

Pigment print on Ilford Gold Cotton Paper, 48.3 cm (H) x 32.9 cm (W)

Reflecting on the theme of ‘Inglewood and surrounding suburbs’ I wandered around my Mount Lawley neighbourhood, soaking in the visual delights of federation style homes and gardens. I was struck by how many homes have coloured stained glass in their doors, mine included. At a certain time in the afternoon, when the sun shines just right, the light through the stained glass makes beautiful patterns in our hallway. Using this visual delight as my basis, I began my process. In a darkened room I open the shutter of my camera to capture the movement of constructions of colour and texture in front of the lens. Working blindly, the results are a surprise and I get deep pleasure in discovering the mysterious images that evoke a sense of both fragility and energy.

Photo: Anita Grewal

Artist statement by Anita Grewal.