Making Art out of Recycled Window Sashes

Recycled window sashes, glass and carefully selected plant material come together to create the unique, one of a kind art made by Living Earth Art Glass.

Along with protecting our environment, a portion of our history and past workmanship is preserved through recycling window sashes and panes of glass. A few of the window sashes used by this artist date back into the late 1800’s and were hand made. The window sashes are taken apart and rebuilt so they can hold the weight of the design placed within them. By restoring these sashes, they are kept out of landfills and utilized as a part of a 2-D mixed media form of art. All sashes are numbered, signed and dated by the artist, John Paglialunga.

Falling Leaves

This print is #.065.21 of 2007 and is 28" x 28 1/4" in size. This single pane sash is this artist's first 3-D piece of art. Notice the dangling diamonds with leaves extending from this sash that are falling from the tree.

Bleeding Heart

This print is .056.12 of 2007 and is 24" x 27 1/2" in size. This sash can be hung in 3 different positions, allowing a view of the wavy baroque glass holding pieces of fern, bleeding heart, lambs ear, dill, and queen ann's lace within it's design.

Trio of Sashes

These prints are #.062.18 , .063.19, and .064.20 of 2007. Each are 11 1/4" x 24 1/4" in size. The main colors within this piece include purple, lavender, sage, basil green and yellow.

Night Glow Lantern

This old electric street lamp has been converted to candle power. It's panels hold decorative glass and dried plant material. This could be enjoyed in a breezeway or a patio area away from the elements of weather.

Meandering Stream (Sold)

This window sash is 22" x 35" in size and is design #.046.02 of 2007. This magnificent arched sash filled with floral and stained glass has a dangling diamond in the design. Listen for the meandering stream and you'll discover the beauty in this piece of art. It can be displayed by suspending it from the ceiling or mounting it on the wall.

Pink Melody (sold)

This sash is 27 1/2" x 28" in size and is print #.050.06 of 2007

Custom Design within Cabinet Doors

Print #.043.10 of 2006. After receiving fabric swatches and colors to be used in the area where these cabinet doors would be hung, John designed these pieces incorporating stain glass and floral within the doors to match the room. Notice the detail in this close-up of one of the doors.

Mountain Air

23" x 27" in size. Print #.055.11 of 2007

Yellow Spring

19" x 27 1/2" in size. Print #.051.07. This 6 pane print with yellow stain glass will brighten your days ahead.

Summer Bubbles (sold)

28 1/2" x 35" in size. Print #.049.05. This 9 pane sash holds many beautiful flowers held in bubbles of glass surrounded by stained glass. This large sash could be suspended from the ceiling and used as a room divider or hung on the wall.

Summer Flowers (sold)

This nine pane window sash is 34" x 41" in size. Print #.045.01 of 2007. This piece is the most intricate. The detail of the floral, dangling diamond and the stained glass add to the complexity and the beauty of this sash. This piece was purchased as a room divider.

Summer at the Beach (sold)

This eight pane window sash is 34" x 16" in size and is print #.047.3 of 2007. Viewing of this sash with a dangling diamond reminds you of a summer day at the beach. It can be mounted on the wall or suspended from the ceiling.

Glass Quilt Sash

This sash is 28" x 32" in size and is print #.053.9 of 2007. Notice the detail of the design within this sash.