"Blest Are They" (Orchid) Dining Room Stained Glass Windows
To celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, a couple asked us to design stained glass windows for the upper half of their dining room windows. Orchids, which symbolize love, inspired the design entitled "Blest Are They Who Stand Upon Their Vow," a line from a poem by the mystic Jessica Powers. In the final creation, Dendrobium orchids are executed in mouth-blown transparent and hand-poured opalescent glasses using colors that complement the room's decor. Colors form passages through the windows rather than adhering to nature's patterns. Varied lead widths further contribute to the abstract effect. No marriage matches a pattern; it evolves somewhat mystically, through the couple's creative love in the exigencies of everyday life, as an organism of great beauty. At the clients' request the two panels were framed and hung in the window so they can later move them.
Material
- glass
Finish
- stained
Meet the Maker
Mary Ann And Jay Paulukonis
Paulukonis Studio
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.
Customer Reviews
Dec 7, 2011
Excellent! They came to my house to see the room, were right on time, sent me samples of the stained glass and pictures of their design, and delivered and hung the lamp themselves... all for a reasonable price! They were very nice also.
Sara Abrams
Jun 4, 2016My mirrors are stunning. Working with Mary Ann and Jay was a delight from the beginning of the project until the end. They offered me many options and stayed in touch with me to design a beautiful creation. I highly recommend them.