Stained Glass Artisans Has Cruise Line Clients
John Sisker
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John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
Jancik Arts International Celebrates 30th Anniversary
ATLANTA & OCALA, Fla.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jancik Arts International (JAI),
creators of exquisite stained glass ceiling domes and vertical flat glass
structures, is celebrating 30 years in business this year. The company is
one of the few in the world to produce overhead compound curved (vs flat)
domes. www.jancikarts.com
JAI is owned and operated by Angelique Jackson and JoAnn Jancik - The two
met in Atlanta at Perimeter College, where JoAnn taught and Angelique was a
student - What began in 1978 as a hobby has evolved into a thriving, global
business. For three decades these gifted artisans have created breathtaking
glass art, working closely with architects, interior designers, art
consultants and home owners all over the world. They also go on location for
each installation.
Jancik Arts designs pieces for both commercial and high end residential
environments, particularly for the travel/hospitality, and
leisure/entertainment industries. More than 80 percent of their business is
commercial. Clients include: Epcot Center, Disney World (Orlando, FL);
Princess Cruises (Italy, France, Japan); Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
(Portugal); Mormon Temple, Latter-Day Saints (Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic and Orlando, FL); U.S. Post Office (El Paso, TX); Floridian Golf
Course (Stuart, FL), among others.
Each design is one of a kind and registered with the Library of Congress. To
date, JAI has designed pieces for 16 cruise ships and is currently working
on number 17, The Ruby Princess.
To view the slideshow of JAI's creations, go to www.jancikarts.com and click
on the GLASS icon on the left.
In addition to stained glass, JAI also designs impressive metal sculptures
such as the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Space Station Playroom, Magnolia
Gate and Heron Flight Sculpture. Click here to view some of these pieces:
http://jancikarts.com/metal/metal_slide.html
The Artists
Angelique and JoAnn have earned a reputation for creativity and
reliability -- By interpreting each client's needs they are able to render
pieces that reflect the client's unique vision. Their business philosophy:
Provide emotionally appealing, full service art glass products on schedule
and within budget. Since day one, they have achieved this goal, 100 percent.
Angelique is JAI's President and Chief Designer and works out of her studio
in Clayton, GA. She creates each design by hand without the use of a
computer. Angelique is an award-winning artist/designer, and schooled
draftsperson - She trained in steel fabrication with Ken Williams, owner of
Southern Metals, Inc.
JoAnn is JAI's Master Glass Fabricator - She cuts and assembles each piece
of glass by hand, in her studio, which is located in a large horse barn in
Ocala. JoAnn earned a Master's Degree in Education from the University of
Southern Mississippi where she also completed post graduate work. She
trained in the field with David Clymer, fourth generation bevel master
craftsman.
"Glass evokes deep emotion. It's a spiritual experience," noted Angelique.
"Working with glass is not just a profession for us. We draw personal
satisfaction from exploring what glass can be - We love working together and
we love what we do," added JoAnn.
From Horse Barn in Ocala to Atrium Aboard the Emerald Princess. . .
First Decade
During their first 10 years, Angelique and JoAnn built up their portfolio by
producing stained glass structures primarily for private residences. "Our
first clients felt the passion that we had for our craft and they supported
us," noted Angelique.
It was during this first decade that JAI had an opportunity to create their
first large scale project, for a Catholic church in Florida -- The artists
designed and built 2 beveled art glass curtain walls, measuring 8 ft X 50 ft
each, a first in the history of their trade. No color was used because the
priest wanted the colors of real flowers outside to shine through. "We
depicted all of the symbols in hand-cut bevels -- It was very challenging,"
added JoAnn.
Second Decade
The next decade (1988 - 1998), was marked by JAI's first ceiling dome for a
private residence in Jackson, FL - This was a true turning point and further
differentiated the company. This period of time was also when the company
got involved with the cruise ship industry, which catapulted the business to
an international level - The first ship JAI designed was the Sun Viking, by
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
Third Decade
Since the late 90s, JAI has continued to grow and evolve. The company plans
to extend its work in hospitality. "Cruise ships are hotels on the water, so
this is a natural progression for us," Angelique said. "Our goal is to do
more business in the U.S. and Europe -- We'd also like to venture into the
Middle East."
About Jancik Arts International (JAI), Inc.
Since 1978, Jancik Arts International, Inc. (JAI) has emerged as a leader in
custom design, production, and installation of interior vertical glass and
stained glass dome structures for world-renowned travel, leisure and
residential environments.
Jancik Arts earned the International Award for Women in Design and the
Design Journal's Platinum Award for Design Excellence. The company has been
featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Southern Living, and
Glass Craftsman. JAI is a member of NEWH (Network of Executive Women in the
Hospitality Industry) and SGAA (Stained Glass Association of America).
For more information, please visit the website at www.jancikarts.com or call
1-800-254-1593.