The stained glass window design is inspired by the eight bells of St Michael’s Church.

Each bell is represented by a circular form of different sizes that together symbolise the octave. These strong forms embody the idea of the individual notes/bells being used in combination and unison and suggest the idea of sound waves travelling outwards over the village; wider community, and landscape through the use of radiating, overlapping waves of colour and texture.

It has areas of rich colour echoing the yellow stain found in the chancel window and echoes qualities I had observed in the action of the ringing of the bells; movement, dynamism, scale, grouping and ornament as well as textures and forms found throughout the building. The scheme also includes six reflective glass banners sited within the tower space which were created with my regular creative collaborator, Linda Norris and can be seen on the Resound Banners page. These wall-mounted mirrored glass ‘banners’ accompany the window, amplifying and reflecting the colour and light within the tower space and further into the building. The whole scheme can be lit during the day or night.