A sun catcher is more than just decoration; it is a permanent invitation to slow down and consciously observe the light.

My name is Alice and I’m an Italian photographer and stained glass artist based in Haarlem, Netherlands.

My work utilizes the Tiffany technique, also known as copper-foiling. Unlike traditional leaded windows, this method involves wrapping each hand-cut piece of glass in fine copper foil before soldering them together with tin. This allows for much more delicate and intricate line work, enabling me to create the precise, fluid shapes seen in both my botanical and geometric designs.

I approach glass with the mindset of a photographer, which I’ve been for years. My eye is trained to be focused on light; how it falls, how it changes throughout the day, and how it shapes our perception of the world. Working with glass allows me to 'mold' that light, filtering it through the kaleidoscopic textures and colors of the glass to create a bit of unexpected beauty when the sun comes out.

I discovered the magic of stained glass only after moving to the Netherlands. Walking through the streets of Haarlem, I became fascinated by the way the bovenlichten (transoms) captured the famous Dutch light. My work is heavily influenced by natural forms and colors, but also the geometric lines of Frank Lloyd Wright. In true Art Nouveau fashion, my favorite pieces are those where geometry meets the organic flow of botanical elements.

There is a child-like wonder in watching light hit a stained glass ornament, and this feeling never really gets old. I love the idea that my objects can bring a small piece of that wonder into your daily life.