“Working with stained glass is so incredibly rewarding. I find it a very flexible medium to work with. It works with lighting favorably. It can be vivid or subdued. It can create privacy or give space. There is practically no limit as to what can be done with it.

“It brings me much satisfaction and joy to know that I am helping create environments that are lasting, possibly for centuries.

“I firmly believe that stained glass can transform consciousness, even life. It creates a sense of wonder in others and uplifts them.

“In a holy place, the effect is spiritual. It helps create a sense of sanctity, and that is so important for a parishioner to find comfort and reverence in their place of worship.

“In a residence, it gives one a fantastic, almost extraordinary feeling. When one enters their home and sees the stained glass, it brings them into a great mood. In addition to beauty, it gives a constant source of happiness and joy, right where one lives.

“Stained glass is therapeutic. It relaxes one and I firmly believe that it can possibly even make one live longer. That it helps others and creates such lasting positive effects on people is probably the most rewarding aspect of what I do. It’s a pleasure to be able to contribute in such an aesthetic manner. I absolutely love it.”

“No project is too complex, contemporary, traditional or progressive. In fact, for me, personally, the more challenging, the better!

“All custom work carries in this manner.

“When there is a project that dares me to be innovative in terms of conceptualization and design, as well as the actual assembly and installation, I totally dig it.

“It’s exciting to work with.

“But this does not mean that every project has to be grand. Even a small one can be challenging. The focus is to be original and give the client a real work of art that they cherish, despite its size or scope.

“My studio would like to bring this industry to a new plateau. We are always looking forward to indulging in all manner of creations and to brighten the lives of everyone who commissions any work from us, and to elevate more environments with this form of art.”

– Simon Simonian