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The glass dalles are each hand-faceted. This
provides a multiplicity of planes to catch and reflect light.
This mosaic technique has been researched and
developed by GLASSART Studio over the past five years.
The entire subject matter in the mosaic centers
on the Cross. The bold yellows and oranges are used to provide an
initial impact and are symbolic of the abrupt and startling manner
by which St. Paul received the word of God. The soft hues in the
rolling hills on the left are representative of the natural colors
of the Salinas area, as are the range of blues and greens on each
side. The areas of gold portray the timeless and eternal glory of
God. The extension of elements beyond the limits of earth
(represented by the slightly curved areas of slab glass to the lower
left and lower right of the Cross) are included to indicate the
dominance of God over the entire universe.
The fish is an ancient Christian symbol for
Christ. As the Greek word for fish, icthus, is an anagram
for the Greek phrase for Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior. In
addition, the fish are a reminder of the natural abundance of our
valley and are symbolic, also, of the attraction of men to
Christianity and the efforts of Christians to follow the way of
Christ and the Cross.
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