Creation

Chapelle de Bousselargues

Blesle – France, 2004

This 12th century church has an exceptional collection of murals. The minimalist style adopted for the new stained glass windows allows the frescos to remain visible while introducing a distinctly contemporary element. In each window, a monochromatic pane of glass is intersected by an optical glass bar. The solar rays create a rainbow projected onto the floor and walls of the church. This rainbow, the symbol of the Covenant between God and Man, evolves continuously, creating a poetic meditative spectacle.

Technique

The panes were made of thermoformed industrial glass or hand-blown antique red glass. The bars of polished optical glass were fashioned to act as prisms.


Architect

Jacques Porte


Creation, design and execution

Atelier Barrois


Client

Blesle Local Authority

BOUSSELARGUES 01
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BOUSSELARGUES 02