The project was as a result of a fire in the church which left the windows still intact but every section was crazed with heat fractures.
Replacement windows were to be installed. The original windows were a simple geometric diamond quarry pattern which was painted with a very crude stylized floral design in brown glass paint with some silver stain.
I quoted to replace the windows as they were but suggested to the Revd. John Sim that the windows were not worth replacing and that I could design something more interesting for not too much more money.

The brief was drawn up incorporating my suggestion that the theme include fire.
I asked for guidance from the church to find suitable images. Following on from these discussions, I concluded that I should use two themes from the Old Testament - Moses and two from the New Testament - Pentecost. One in each double lancet.

Designing these took a considerable period of time. I referred to illuminated manuscripts in the Book of Hours for influence as I wanted to have a medieval feel to the design. I also took into consideration the William Morris windows at the other end of the church in terms of composition and placing of the figures.

I have approached this using a pre - renaissance concept of composition where the more important
features in a window occupy a greater area than the less important, an example being the relation of the figure to the sheep. The flames being the most important element throughout. The mountain and the table are barely suggested.
The background builds up a rhythm into which the other elements are placed and combined.
The rhythm is both linear and tonal and is enhanced by the colour.

The lancets show;

Moses and the Burning Bush. Sheep grazing below.
Moses and the pillar of Fire. Golden calf below.
Above the symbol of the phoenix. This symbolizes the old testament, the resurrection and the creation of something new from the ashes of the old.

Apostles and the fire of the Holy Spirit and light of wisdom
The Kirkcaldy Town House and The Old Parish Church below.
Above is a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit.