Large scale kiln-cast art glass mural in minimalistic abstract style for a chapel of a catholic school in Mississauga. Dramatic textured painting in light using thick cast glass. The challenging task was to minimize the impact of glass blocks pattern on an artwork. The work was funded by students and their parents through a school fundraising

Materials: kiln-cast & fused art glass, Carl Stahl stainless steel cable display hardware and steel cables
Techniques: Kiln-cast glass
Project location: Mississauga, Ontario
Design: contemporary, abstract, minimal

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Modern design fused art glass window

stream

Set of 4 suspended abstract kiln-cast art glass panels for a landing window of the modern custom-built residence. The panels add so much needed privacy to a high traffic area of the house and artistic stunning highlight. The owners of the custom built house are passionate art collectors that added site-specific architectural art glass commission to trier fine art collection. Modern design fused art glass window set was featured in Our Homes Magazine in 2010

Project location: High Park, Toronto, Ontario
Materials: Fusible clear glass, coloured glass rocks, steel cables, stainless steel hardware
Techniques: kiln-cast glass
Style: contemporary, abstract

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contemporary stained glass octagon window

Marion

Contemporary stained glass octagon window hanging for a staircase landing of a custom-built house in Royal York, Toronto. The shape of the panel mimics the octagon window shape and suspended in the opening if the clients decide to move to a different house. Bold bright colours, clear textured glass, glass nuggets create an impressive focal point for a small landing area adding privacy to high traffic area

Project Location: Royal York, Toronto, Ontario
Materials: textured clear glass, Duncan glue chip, glass nuggets and globes
Techniques: stained and copper foiled glass
Design: contemporary, abstract

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contemporary abstract stained glass wall divider

The wave

Contemporary abstract stained glass wall divider for a living room of a private residence in Mississauga. The interior space was redesigned by celebrity interior designer Kimberly Seldon. The walls were removed to open up the living space. The decorative glass wall divider aesthetically isolates the entrance into the basement and washroom in an artful way. The panel is designed with powerful lead lines and open free shape edge of glass panel. Very thick fused glass elements are textured highlights for the panel that add dynamic stunning effects to glass artwork

We also completed for the same client the art mosaic panel in abstract style made of white and gold smalty, and pale yellow glass rocks installed above the fireplace

Project location: Mississauga, Ontario
Materials: textured clear glass, Lamberts mouth-blown glass Reamy, Tsunami clear glue chip, glass nuggets and globes, fused glass elements
Techniques: stained and copper foiled glass, fused glass
Design: contemporary, abstract, art line design

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contemporary stained glass hangings

In Pam's Garden

Contemporary stained glass hangings were designed for a charming owner of a private residence in High Park – Bloor Village area in Toronto, who is in love and balance with nature. The client is a passionate gardener with a beautiful garden in the backyard of the house. The goal of the stained glass project was to block an ugly view from the side windows of the sunroom and keep open the view to a beautiful garden in the backyard. The stained and leaded glass panels were designed as decorative hangings to have the possibility to take them if the client moves to a different location. A few years later we packed the art glass panels for the client who moved to a new home on Vancouver Island, BC

Project Location: Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Materials: bevelled glass, textured clear glass, Lamberts mouth-blown glass Reamy, Tsunami clear glue chip, glass nuggets and globes
Techniques: stained, leaded and copper foiled glass
Design: contemporary, abstract, art line design

Client testimonial

Contemporary stained glass windows

Artistic Line Studio (now called Victoria Balva Glass Studio) caught my eye at the National Home Show. Victoria's work was unusual, creative and beautiful. Needing stained glass windows for my breakfast room, I asked for a consultation. Victoria came to my home to see where the new windows would be placed. She asked many questions to help her understand what I wanted from this project and offered several ideas. We met at her studio where she showed me the various types of glass available and helped me select colours and materials. She provided me with 3 design choices. All were terrific. A few weeks later the windows were installed and were beyond my expectations. Stunning works of art that bring me great joy every day. Victoria and her team are consummate professionals. Her pride in her work and attention to detail shows. The designs are all original and creative. Her choice of materials, exquisite. When I accidentally cracked one of the windows, it was repaired in a way that incorporated the repair into the design. As a client, I felt listened to and my ideas considered. Choose Victoria Balva Glass Studio and you will be looking at a beautiful functional piece of art for many years to come. Highly recommended!

Contemporary stained and leaded glass window hangings

Pam D Vancouver

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Modern stained glass design hangings

Spiral run

Modern stained and leaded glass hangings add privacy and beautify a dining room space in Toronto home. Art glass hangings hide a less-than-spectacular view. The client needed to add privacy without blocking out natural light. The modern spiral wires chandelier is a centerpiece of the room and served as inspiration for contemporary stained glass window hangings.

Project Location: Toronto, Ontario
Materials: bevelled glass, textured clear glass, Lamberts mouth-blown glass Reamy, Tsunami clear glue chip, glass nuggets and globes
Techniques: stained and copper foiled glass
Design: contemporary, abstract, art line design

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Contemporary abstract stained and leaded glass suspended panels

Alice in Wonderland

5 contemporary abstract stained and leaded glass panels suspended in a bay window of the family room to add privacy and beauty to the interior.

Project Location: Burlington, Ontario
Materials: colourful glass nuggets, bevelled glass, textured clear and coloured glass, Duncan cold textured Tsunami glass, Spectrum Baroque glass
Techniques: stained and leaded glass.
Design: contemporary, abstract

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Modern abstract stained and leaded glass suspended panels set

Sandy

Modern abstract stained and leaded glass suspended panels for the arched windows of a family room in Oakville. Commissioned glass artwork with fluid movements of graphic lines and coloured glass textures. The panels show colour stretch from cold left site to warm amber on the right with bold golden pink and emerald accents. Additionally, for the same client, we created a front entrance double door system with transom in a minimal contemporary style

Project location: Oakville, Ontario
Materials: colourful glass nuggets, bevelled glass, textured clear and coloured glass, Youghiogheny glass
Techniques: stained and leaded glass.
Design: Contemporary, abstract

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Stained leaded and fused glass front entrance window

The Waterfall

Stained and leaded glass window panel with fused kiln-formed glass textured elements for the entrance hall of a custom-built modern house in High Park area to add art, beauty and privacy to space. The Clients are passionate glass collectors that commissioned the artwork to highlight a unique character of the house.