"In Him There Is No Darkness" Main Hall Window, Mercy Hospice, Scranton Pa
When patients and visitors enter the Mercy Hospice Inpatient Unit, their eyes are drawn to a brilliant window at the end of the hall. Symbolism in the design springs from biblical and traditional images of God as light. Mary Ann was particularly inspired by the writings of John the Evangelist: "We are declaring to you what we have seen and heard, so that you too may share our life. Our life is shared with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ . . . . God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all" (1 Jn 1: 3–5). The window's primary image is the sun, representing God's power, Christ's victory over death, and the Holy Spirit's presence. Integrated into the sun and its rays is a chi rho, a monogram of Christ, who like us experienced suffering and death. Glass was chosen to provide bright, warm color during the day and highlights at night: German mouth-blown ("antique") glass and hand-poured opalescent glass from Connellsville, Pennsylvania. This window is dedicated to the memory of a woman who died in the unit and was commissioned by her children.
Mary Ann And Jay Paulukonis
Paulukonis Studio
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We are a husband-wife team who design and create stained glass windows, artful stained glass objects, and functional fused glass for homes, businesses, and public spaces. For more than thirty-five years we have been creating windows, glass panels, and light fixtures tailored to specific sites. Now we also offer kiln-formed glass. We love working with mouth-blown and handmade glass because of its rich beauty, and our delight in the glass is shown through innovative design and excellent fabrication in lead and copper foil techniques as well as fusing and slumping.
Whether you desire an architectural installation, accessories like a lamp or light vessel, a piece of stained glass art for your personal collection, colorful tableware, or a very special gift, we can create something original. Client needs and interests are central to our design and fabrication process. While it is advantageous to discuss a window project before new construction, we also fabricate to fit existing windows.
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