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Stained-Glass Art Portfolio To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o received his professional degree (1968), Master s degree and Ph.D. (1981-1987) in architecture.

Since the late 1960s, he has devoted his time to research in perspective geometry, his main achievement being the theory of Modular Perspective.

More information regarding his work is available at http:// www.perspectivegeometry.

1 Stained-Glass Art Portfolio To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o received his professional degree (1968), Master s degree and Ph.D. ( ) in architecture. He is a formal researcher in the Faculty of Architecture of the UNAM (México), and holds the distinction as National Researcher, at level III. Since the late 1960s, he has devoted his time to research in perspective geometry, his main achievement being the theory of Modular Perspective. He also has several works of art, architecture, and urban design. Workshop address: Constituyentes Pte. 814, c.p , Toluca, México. More information regarding his work is available at The stained-glass windows of the Divino Redentor church were designed as part of the original architectural project which, from the outset, as a plastic requirement, called for windows with a special shape. The church sanctuary is a rectangular volume (12 x 23 x 6 meters), with five large windows and four small windows. In addition, opposite the facade are two large windows that also have stained glass. But in our project it was essential to match the interior to the exterior through the topological surface of the windows to symbolize the congruency of Christians to themselves and to others (*). The Divino Redentor is a presbyterian church located in Toluca, México. See also: Rational Design Versus Artistic Intuition in Stained-Glass Art, pp , in: The Visual Mind II; Michele Emmer, Editor (USA: MIT Press, 2005). All texts marked with (*) were taken from this source. The Staff The dominant green color that surrounds the staff has various purposes, but its main objective is to remind us of Ps a l m 23:2-3: He makes me lie in green pastures, your road and your staff, they comfort me (*) All the stained-glass windows are made of Spectrum Glass. We provided the artisan with a full-size drawing, to guide the cutting and mounting of the glass and to mark the most appropriate traces for structuring the panels as not to destroy their composite geometry. Original draft on tracing paper at letter size, then scanned and Derechos Reservados 2010 To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o 1

The integration between this figure and the geometric environment symbolizes the spread of the word of God all over the world

Trinity, shaping it as an impossible geometric figure to evoke its complex understanding.

2 The Bible Represented by a parallelogram figure, the Bible is placed as the central motive of the composition. The integration between this figure and the geometric environment symbolizes the spread of the word of God all over the world (*). Original draft on tracing paper at letter size, then scanned and The Trinity I chose the triangle as a symbol of the Trinity, shaping it as an impossible geometric figure to evoke its complex understanding. The three white lines that emanate from the sides of the triangle correspond to God the Father (vertical), God the Son (left), and the Holy Spirit (right) (*). Original draft on tracing paper at letter size, then scanned and 2 Derechos Reservados 2010 To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o

Christian Identity From the beginning of the Christian era, the fish was considered to be a symbol

Christians usually drew it in the sand to identify themselves as such, and then erased it (*).

the powerful baptism of the Holy Spirit.

3 Christian Identity From the beginning of the Christian era, the fish was considered to be a symbol of identity. Christians usually drew it in the sand to identify themselves as such, and then erased it (*). Original draft on tracing paper at letter size, then scanned and The Holy Spirit The dove symbolizes the powerful baptism of the Holy Spirit. Ac t s 11:16: Then I remembered what the Lord had said: John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. (*) Original draft on tracing paper at letter size, then scanned and Derechos Reservados 2010 To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o 3

offered it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

4 The Last Supper and the the Crucifixion The symbol of the Last Supper is the cup on the table, based on Mat t h e w 26:27-28: Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. The empty Cross that represents the Crucifixion suggests the afterevent of the Resurrection, that is, the living Christ (*). This image corresponds to the anamorphic plane, which is one that holds the stained-glass window in true dimensions. Its construction is shown in the next illustration. 4 Derechos Reservados 2010 To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o

As shown in this preliminary drawing, the perspective of the virtual plane is the factor that governs the anamorphic deduction for the planes of the stained-glass windows, the balcony, and the

5 As shown in this preliminary drawing, the perspective of the virtual plane is the factor that governs the anamorphic deduction for the planes of the stained-glass windows, the balcony, and the mezzanine soffit. Acknowledgments I am indebt with my assistants Eduardo Hernández and Jesús Manzanares, who spent five weeks making the traces in situ. The fabrication of the stained glasses took place in the workshop of master Bernabé Fernández. Photos by Lisa Lalonde (except that of the Last Supper). Derechos Reservados 2010 To m á s Ga r c í a-sa l g a d o 5

Our Stained Glass Windows Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Shalimar FL Abundance

Our Stained Glass Windows Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Shalimar FL The stained glass windows in our sanctuary (built in 1986) portray our Lord as the Good Shepherd. Each window has a separate theme based