Glass artist Peter Edward of Krystal Glass Company completed a custom commissioned carved glass memorial in illuminated carved glass for a family whose parents passed away within eight months of each other. The carved glass memorial installation was part of a major renovation to the home that our client’s parents lived in for nearly 20 years. The home will remain in the family as a South Florida vacation home.
Peter Edward created a one-of-a-kind custom illuminated carved glass memorial that displayed two Egret birds among the mangroves in a tropical, nautical South Florida setting to commemorate the client’s parents and the waterfront home they loved. Peter Edward, president of Krystal Glass Company, created the artwork of the peaceful tropical scene to look like the view from the backyard of the waterfront home with tropical birds, mangroves and even a fish jumping out of the water. The art glass is highlighted by two smaller birds at the top flying off together into the sun’s rays to signify the couple’s ascension to heaven. He even carved “Tony and Alice” on the tree surrounded by a heart as if it had been carved in the wood many years ago.
“It is just as beautiful as I imagined. Thank you so much. It is a beautiful tribute! It made me tear-up,” the client said when he saw the completed art glass for the first time.
Peter Edward used a combination of etched glass and carved glass techniques done by hand at his studio in Pompano Beach, Florida to achieve the fine details of the LED lighted Starphire glass sculpture. Starphire glass is nearly colorless because it contains very little iron and does not have the green color of most glass. He prefers to use Starphire glass for his carved and illuminated art glass because it does not distort the colors of the LED lights. Eight color LED lights on a color-changing controller were used to illuminate the glass. The 25″ x 50″ piece was hung on the wall in a custom made frame to match the décor of the home.
“I really enjoyed creating this piece because the commemorative aspect was so personal to my client and his family. It was very special,” said the artist.
Peter Edward Jurgens, president of Krystal Glass Company is a master glass artist with a 35-year history of creating thousands of custom fine art glass projects by hand in LED illuminated glass, etched glass, carved glass, painted glass, antique mirror and decorative mirrors. His etched glass, carved glass and decorative mirrors grace the luxury homes, yachts and offices of clients in his hometown of South Florida and can be shipped to any location. He is well known for highly detailed etched and carved glass designs rich with multi-shaded areas that he achieves by hand.
Most of his commissions come from referrals and repeat clients. Krystal Glass Company has been family owned and operated since 1980. Serving Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Miami-Dade Counties and shipping world-wide. We invite you to call to discuss your unique project: (954) 973-2998. Thank you for 35 years!
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