The Universalist Church of West Hartford wanted to mount an exhibition in honor of their bicentennial year, and also create a welcoming and inviting space where the congregants entered the sanctuary. Key motifs were the “flaming chalice” that is the symbol of the Unitarian church and can come in many forms, from glass to ceramic, and the jewel tones and arches of the stained glass windows that surrounded the sanctuary.

A twisted metal chalice found in the church became the basis for the logo that became the centerpiece of the exhibition. I emulated the colors and shapes found in the stained glass windows and added a faint overlay of “rays” emanating from the arches. There was an abundance of text and images that needed to be organized and arranged hierarchically. According to the Reverend, it made their history vibrant, alive, and easy to share with all who visit the church.