Window c. 1913

This window was made by William Gray Purcell sometime in the early 20th century, a dance of lead and coloured glass. Purcell here isn't just filling space; he's crafting atmosphere, orchestrating light. See how the muted palette—those pale yellows, greens, and browns—creates a soft, diffused glow. The colors feel like they've been aged by the sun, as if the window itself has lived through countless seasons. Then there’s the grid, the structure of it all. But it's not rigid or cold; it's more like a delicate scaffolding for the light to play on. Take a look at that central diamond shape. It’s like a geometric eye, drawing you in, but it is off-center, slightly asymmetrical. It gives this piece a kind of quirkiness, a hand-made feel that is very appealing. Purcell's work reminds me a little of some of Agnes Martin's grids, but with a warmer, more decorative touch. Both artists share a love for the grid as a way to create space and light, but Purcell brings an architect's eye for detail, while Martin is all about the minimalist gesture. Art is all about conversations and exchanges, and embracing the many ways of seeing.