Born in South East London. Aged 15 he won a scholarship to the Wimbledon School of Art where he was introduced to stained glass and learned the techniques of restoring stained glass windows. He then won a scholarship to the School of Stained Glass at the Royal College of Art, London. His studies took him to Paris and other parts of France where he learned the historic glass techniques of the early Flemish glass makers in order to replicate 12th and 14th century glass and pigments. When he had finished his studies he taught at the Royal College of Art. He moved to Canada in 1968 when he recieved a commission from St James Cathedral, Toronto. While in Canada he taught, made stained glass windows, and met his wife, Denise Belanger. Stephen and Denise first visited New Zealand in 1985, but after fifteen months returned to Canada. Then in 1990 Stephen began working with New Zealand stained glass designer, Beverley Shore Bennett, as her interpretive artist, shipping completed work from Canada to New Zealand. By 1995 he had so much work in New Zealand that he and his wife returned and set up a stained glass workshop near Geraldine.
Belanger-Taylor, Stephen, 1940-2009
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :The Transfiguration. Proposed design for nave window, S...
Date: 1993 - 1994
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-016
Description: Design consists of two panels. In the left panel, three disciples kneel. They watch Christ flanked by two disciples in the right panel. The Christ figure glows white. Under the left panel are the words "Lord! It is good for us to be here". Notes on verso: "This design is inspired by the traditional Transfiguration icons in Russian & Greek Orthodox art. Scale prevents the full development of details which will be in the final glass painting". Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. / Stephen Belanger Taylor A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P., R.C.A. / 1993.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Date on item is 1993. Date in inventory is 1994. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Two watercolour panels, each 88 x 52 mm, mounted on one card, 174 x 194 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :Centennial windows, St Alban's Pauatahanui. The patron ...
Date: 1995
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-325-013
Description: Design is of four panels, the left one ban (a diagonal cross of light), the second St Philip (a crucifix), the third St Mark (a lion), and the right one St Andrw (a diagonal cross of light with a tree behind). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E. F.M.G.P / Stephen Belanger-Taylor, A.R.C.A. F.M G.P. R.G.A.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Four watercolour panels, each arch-topped 87 x 36 mm, on card 181 x 341 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[The risen Christ]. John Mullane Memorial, St Matthews ...
Date: 1992 - 1994
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-014
Description: Design consists of three long panels and two trefoils. Partially abstract designs showing Christ ascending in the centre p[anel, and attendant angels in left and right panels. The trefoils show spirals of red light. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. 1992; Verso - top centre - [Title] Stephen Belanger-Taylor maker. Made in Canada before settling in N.Z. 1992-94. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Five watercolour panels, arranged as a trio of windows with two trefoils above them, mounted on one card, 300 x 200 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :Design for bay window lights, Mary Potter Hospice Chape...
Date: 1990 - 1991
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: B-149-001
Description: Six-part abstract image, suggesting cool waves with occasional segmented columns of warm colour. Artist's inventory states that this window was based on the 23rd Psalm. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title]; Recto - bottom right - Belanger Taylor Studio Date in artist's list is 1991, although date on design is 1990. Quantity: 6 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, each 150 x 63 mm, mounted on card 306 x 505 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :I am the Bread of Life. Ambulatory windows, St Paul's C...
Date: 1971 - 1990
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-006
Description: Design consists of two panels. Partially abstract designs showing a small mandala with Christ crucified in a sky above wheat ears, in the left panel, and the Risen Christ offering bread, in the right panel. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.A.G., F.M.G.P. 1971-90; Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Verso - top right - Designed as part of Ambulatory set in 1971. Finally re-drawn & made by Stephen Belanger-Taylor in 1990 - in Geraldine. Quantity: 2 watercolour(s) (stuck to one card).. Physical Description: Watercolours, 140 x 53 mm, mounted on card 225 x 175 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :St Francis. Nave window, St Mary's Church, Waipukurau /...
Date: 1990
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-012
Description: Design consists of two panels (each of three lights). Partially abstract designs showing birds in a tree under the sun in the left panel, and St Francis with hands raised under the moon, in the right panel. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. 1990 / Stephen Belanger Taylor; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Six watercolour panels, arranged as two windows, each 171 x 39 mm, mounted on one card, 222 x 168 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :Burning bush. Presbyterian Church, St Heliers, Auckland...
Date: 1991 - 1992
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-325-024
Description: Shows an abstract design featuring the burning bush at the right, and the four stars of the Southern Cross at the top left. Title "Burning bush" taken from artist's own listing. Date on work is 1991, but artist's list says 1992. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E. F.M.G.P. / Belanger-Taylor Studio / 1991; Verso - top right - This is a very strong design, but valid, I feel, being viewed while passing and not over-powering the church interior; Recto - bottom left - Presbyterian Church St Heliers Auckland Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 210 x 275 mm (irregular), stuck to card 284 x 340 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :"He is not here, He has risen!" Luke 24. Proposed windo...
Date: 1994
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-013
Description: Design consists of three lights (two long windows and a trefoil). Partially abstract designs showing at left, the three women visiting the tomb on Easter morning, and two angels announcing the Resurrection, in the right panel. The trefoil contains a Cross. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. / Stephen Belanger Taylor A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P., R.C.A. / 1994; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Designer's inventory gives date as 1996, but 1994 is on the mat of the work itself. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Three watercolour panels, arranged as two windows and trefoil, mounted on one card, 270 x 150 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :St Mark's Remuera. Proposed Chapel "East window". [Chri...
Date: 1993
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-017
Description: Design consists of three panels, the central one being taller than the other two. In the left panel, are the bull (St Luke) and man (St Matthew), and in the right panel are the lion (St Mark), and the eagle (St John). In the central panel, Christ sits enthroned in glory, holding a book in His left hand with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega. He holds His right hand up. There is a dove representing the Holy Spirit in the sky above Him, and a small inset showing St Marks Remuera below Him. Title "Christ in Glory" is taken from the designer's inventory. The window is related to (perhaps commissioned by, or in honour of) C. Merritt. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. 1993 / Stephen Belanger Taylor A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P., R.C.A.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Three watercolour panels, mounted on one card, 344 x 200 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :St John's Cathedral Napier. "And the Word became Flesh"...
Date: 1984
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-325-015
Description: Abstract design showing a star at the top centre, with straight and curved lines emanating from it. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. /Miller Studios Ltd. 1984; Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Verso - centre - North Aisle 2 / The Star of Bethlehem with the rich colour of the earth Napier Cathedral North Aisle / Stephen Belanger-Taylor Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 172 x 53 mm, stuck to card 255 x 105 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :Proposed chapel windows, St John's College, [Auckland. ...
Date: 1993 - 1994
From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-324-015
Description: Design consists of two panels. Shows two women in the left panel, and one in the right. In the left panel, one woman is standing holding a water bottle, and the other is kneeling reading. Title "Mary and Martha" and date 1994, taken from designer's inventory, deposited with items. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. 1990 / Stephen Belanger Taylor A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P., R.C.A. / 1993; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Two watercolour panels, each 98 x 27 mm, mounted on one card, 174 x 148 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Liddy Memorial, "Annunciation" St Mary's Waipukurau. 1999
Date: 1999
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-028
Description: Shows the design for a pair of arched windows, each with three sections, depicting the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. The left panel shows the angel Gabriel as he appears to Mary, with a cross at the apex of the window and the words 'The Lord is with you' at the foot of the window. The right panel shows Mary, kneeling, with 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord' at the foot of the panel. Just beneath these words appear a horse, some tulips and a cat. The horse, cat and tulip motifs are of personal significance to the Liddy family, who commissioned the designs. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Liddy Memorial, "Annunciation" St Mary's Waipukurau; Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP. Stephen Belanger Taylor ARCA FMGP RCA. 1999 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 170 x 37 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :In the carpenter's shop. Proposed window, St Mary's New...
Date: 1996
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-025
Description: Shows the design for an arched window, depicting the holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Jesus holds what appears to be a hand-made wooden sail boat; Mary is sitting, darning; and Joseph stands behind them, holding a plank of wood, representing his being a carpenter. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP. Stephen Belanger-Taylor ARCA FMGP RCA; Recto - bottom left - 'In the Carpenter's Shop' Proposed window St Mary's New Plymouth; Verso - top right - Feb 22. 1996 [all inscriptions handwritten; recto inscriptions written in gold ink, verso in black] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 198 x 51 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Proposed pair of windows for St Aidan's Church, Aucklan...
Date: 1994
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-019
Description: Shows a design for a pair of windows, the left depicting St Luke and the right depicting St Barnabas. St Luke is seen painting a picture of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child. In the top section of the left panel is a symbol for Luke the physician, and at the base, a winged ox, the traditional symbol for Luke the Evangelist. St Barnabas is shown preaching from the gospel. At the top of the panel is an open Bible, while the boat at the base stands for his missionary journeys. (From information on the verso of the item, provided by the artist). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Proposed windows. St Aidan's Remuera. St Luke St Barnabas; Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP. Stephen Belanger Taylor ARCA FMGP RCA. [copyright symbol] 1994 [handwritten in gold ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 295 x 145 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :St Jude. St Simon and St Jude [church], Rongotea. 2001
Date: 2001
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-031
Description: Shows the design for a window depicting St Jude, standing on a hill or plain, with a piece of parchment in one hand and a quill in the other. Above his head at the apex of the window are the letters IHS, intertwined, standing for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus, saviour of mankind). At the foot of the window is a cross which appears to be incorporated into an anchor. A blank space has been left for an inscription at the feet of St Jude, and his name is incorporated into the design on his right. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - St Simon & St Jude Rongotea. Beverley Shore Bennett. MBE. FMGP. 2001 [copyright symbol]; Recto - bottom right - Stephen Belanger Taylor. ARCA. FMGP. RCA. [all inscriptions in ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 170 x 46 mm
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Whatever you do for the least of these my brothers, you...
Date: 1997
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-026
Description: Shows the design for a pair of arched windows, the left panel displaying the crest of Christ's College, Canterbury, with above and below, a banner reading 'Whatever you do for the least of these my brothers, you do for me'. The right panel shows the parable of the Good Samaritan, from which this saying arises. The Samaritan can be seen leading his donkey, supporting the Jew he had found beaten and lying on the roadside. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP [copyright symbol]. Stephen Belanger Taylor FMGP ARCA RCA. 1997; Recto - bottom left - Proposed window Chapel, Christ's College Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 158 x 47 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Lady Chapel windows from Wellington Cathedral of St Pau...
Date: 2001
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-; Belanger-Taylor, Stephen, 1940-2009
Reference: A-444-033
Description: Shows two examples from the windows of the Cathedral's Lady Chapel, which focus on the life of the Virgin Mary. The panel on the left depicts the Annunciation; on the right, Mary visits her cousin Elisabeth. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Colour photocopy on A4 paper Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Proposed Liddy Memorial window St Mary's Waipukurau. 1998
Date: 1998
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-029
Description: Shows the design for a pair of arched windows, each with three sections, depicting the parable of the Good Samaritan. The top section of the left panel shows the Celtic knot symbol of the triquetra, a symbol for trinity; the middle and bottom panel depict a cat, three tulips and a horse; in the right panel, the top section shows a cross, with what is possibly the sun behind it; the middle section shows the Samaritan supporting the Jew as he rides on the Samaritan's donkey; and the bottom section shows another, smaller cross, within irregular-sized coloured panes. The windows were designed as a memorial for St Mary's in Waipukurau. It is likely that the horse, cat and tulip motifs are of personal significance to the Liddy family, who commissioned the designs. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Proposed Liddy Memorial window St Mary's Waipukurau [in silver ink]; Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP. Stephen Belanger Taylor ARCA FMGP RCA. 1998 [copyright symbol] [in silver ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 168 x 38 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Proposed Liddy Memorial St Mary's Waipukurau. 1999
Date: 1999
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-027
Description: Shows the design for a pair of arched windows, each with three sections, depicting the parable of the Good Samaritan. The top section of the left panel shows the Celtic knot symbol of the triquetra; the middle section shows the Jew lying beaten on the side of the road, with either the priest or the Levite passing him by; the bottom section shows the Samaritan coming to the aid of the Jew. The top section of the right panel show a cross; the middle panel shows the Samaritan supporting the Jew, who rides on the Samaritan's donkey; the bottom panel shows a scrolled page, with tulips, a horse (or donkey) and a cat (or dog) depicted on it. The windows were designed as a memorial for St Mary's in Waipukurau. It is likely that the horse, cat and tulip motifs are of personal significance to the Liddy family, who commissioned the designs. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Proposed Liddy Memorial St Mary's Waipukurau [in silver ink]; Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP. Stephen Belanger Taylor ARCA FMGP RCA. 1999 [copyright symbol] [in silver ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 169 x 38 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011
Bennett, Beverley Shore, 1928- :Proposed Dickie Memorial St Andrew's Taupo. 1999
Date: 1999
By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-
Reference: A-444-030
Description: Shows the design for an arched window, depicting three musical angels; the top angel holds a scroll and is singing, the middle angel blows a horn and the bottom angel bangs cymbals. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Proposed Dickie Memorial St Andrew's Taupo; Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP. Stephen Belanger Taylor ARCA FMGP RCA. [copyright symbol] 1999 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, 137 x 37 mm Provenance: Donation: Beverley Shore Bennett, Waikanae, 25 July 2011