Acadian Memorial Church - Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, Canada - Stained Glass Windows on Waymarking.com

In 1985, Parks Canada held a competition for the designing of a stained-glass window to adorn the commemorative church, support the interpretation of the Expulsion, and enhance the contemplative nature of the exhibit within.

Terry Smith-Lamothe submitted the winning design.

The subject depicts the moment when the community of Grand-Pré is broken apart by the departure of the first Acadian families from Pointe Noire, on the shores of the Minas Basin. Cape Blomidon’s brooding presence in the background helps to locate the scene. The prevailing colour scheme of blues, purples and greys serves to emphasize the contemplative, serious atmosphere within Memorial Church. Much of the glass evokes the texture of land, waves, and sky. The red lines are made of unpainted "cathedral antique" glass, which allows sunlight to penetrate the front of the Memorial Church. The window’s southern orientation guarantees that at least once a day, particularly on September 5, the red lines will be projected onto the plaque in the front as a visible reminder of the splintering effect of the Grand Dérangement. The traditional gold border helps create a three-dimensional effect and draws the viewer to the central figures, but it also represents the artist’s personal hope for “renewal and peace for the Acadian people now and in the future, and the hope of a new dawn.”

Type of building where window is located: Church Address: Grand PréNova Scotia Canada Admission Charge: 8.00 (listed in local currency) Days of Operation: Sunday to Saturday Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

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