The Nzilani Rose Window
A stained glass sampler in a vintagered wood frame, each petal show cases the talent and expertise of our team.
Selected details:
Circle Study
Inspired by roundels and the Nzilanicompany logo. Glass and lead came.
Mosaic
Glass and mirror on clear glass substrateset with traditional mortar. No lead came
Frank Lloyd Wright/Bauhaus Study
Beveled, streaky, colored and clear textured glass.Lead came of various widths.
Painted Mosaic
Otherwise identical to the Mosaic petal in design, this panel highlights effects achieved by in-painting.Glass, paint and mirror on clear glass substrate set with traditional mortar. No lead came.
Fillet Border Study
Constructed using original painted glass fillets from Grace Cathedral, saved from our conservation of theOld and New Testament windows. The intention was to use all pieces as they were, with no re-cutting.Any gaps were compensated with lead diameter. Painted glass and lead came
Fused Glass (coming soon!)
The Nzilani Rose Window is a dynamic work in progress, with a few panels yet to be updated. We areexcited about a petal currently being developed in collaboration with artist Armelle Le Roux and herglass studio Atelier Le Roux. A recent example of Armelle’s work using this technique is pictured here.Layered and painted fused glass with frit
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