Moments captured in 3D miniature by Lisa Swerling. Est 2004.

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In Memory

“I can’t believe you got my mom’s coat so perfectly...”

Michele, USA 2021

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Here, it's beautiful

Carrie's Dad, Mt. Ranch California 2024

From Carrie: "I have been looking at your boxes for years now contemplating a custom one of our beloved cabin in the mountains that belonged to my late father. We have now taken the cabin over to keep the family memories going for the next generation!"

This is Carrie's late dad in his signature hat and overalls, alongside his pet Pomeranian at their family cabin.

The whole Glass Cathedral for Here, it's beautiful
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Here, it's beautiful
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Here, it's beautiful

'Grateful'

Justin, Bre and Jay, Illinois 2023

Shari's Glass Cathedral captures all the love she has for her children and the profound loss of her beloved son Justin.

"I was up all night thinking what means the most to me, and I know it’s this picture from behind, of my daughter Breana and my late son Justin walking. We were going to the beach, our favorite place. When Justin walked, because of his disability, he always hung onto someone. And this was always what I got to see walking behind my kids. I would like to add on Justin’s other side Jay, my new son in law, they always walked as a threesome. Usually Justin hung into Jay's shoulder, and Bre/Justin would hold hands . So the 3 of them from behind were connected.

I imagine this for my piece, with the water and sun."

Detail of the Glass Cathedral for 'Grateful'

'A Deepest Wish'

Jane-Amanda and her mum sitting, chatting

They didn’t get to share this simple pleasure in real life, because her mum died when she was only three.

I was so moved by Jane-Amanda’s experience, and also by something to do with the transformative power of art. When she thought of what may be possible inside a Glass Cathedral, away from the noise and complications of this world, Jane-Amanda was led to this private and hidden place where her deepest wish could be expressed.

Detail of the Glass Cathedral for 'A Deepest Wish'

'Together, again. 10 September, 24 February, 5 November'

Michele's Family, 1970s

I made this artwork for Michele, a memorial to her late parents and sister. I feel really humbled to be able to help in the healing process by recreating a memory of loved ones, or capture something that was special about them in a Glass Cathedral.

The whole Glass Cathedral for 'Together, again. 10 September, 24 February, 5 November'
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for 'Together, again. 10 September, 24 February, 5 November'
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for 'Together, again. 10 September, 24 February, 5 November'

Victoria Holme, Devon 1970s

Created to celebrate Victoria, a fabulous, magical British red head who passed away. I recreated one of her favourite places, the bird sanctuary Holme Beach in Norfolk, the site of many happy childhood memories.

The whole Glass Cathedral for Victoria Holme, Devon 1970s
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Victoria Holme, Devon 1970s

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