About

I am a stained glass artist with a deep passion for the luminous possibilities of glass and light. Fifteen years ago, I founded my own studio, building on five years of experience in creative fields such as design and stone carving. Stained glass, for me, is the perfect medium to unite my skills in painting and sculpture, allowing me to create vibrant, dimensional works that tell stories and transform spaces.

My artistic journey has been shaped by a commitment to keeping the ancient craft of stained glass alive. I pay meticulous attention to detail and honour the traditional techniques I learned in Italy, ensuring each piece is crafted with both skill and reverence for history.

Beyond my studio practice, I am dedicated to arts education and the transformative power of creativity. I facilitate custom stained glass and wellbeing workshops, helping others discover the joy and therapeutic benefits of working with glass. My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and can be found in private collections around the world.

Whether I am creating a bespoke window, teaching a class, or exploring new artistic directions, I strive to share the beauty and meaning of stained glass with others.

Qualifications

I have a Fine Art Degree in Sculpture from Crawford College of Art and three level 9 Masters in the creative field:

-Professional Design Practice,

-Arts & Wellbeing

-Professional Masters in Art and Design Education.

I have a Fine Art Degree in Sculpture from Crawford College of Art and three level 9 Masters in the creative field:


-Professional Design Practice, si

-Arts & Wellbeing

-Professional Masters in Art and Design .

-Professional Design Practice,

I have a Fine Art Degree in Sculpture from Crawford College of Art and three level 9 Masters in the creative field.

-Professional Design Practice,

-Arts & Wellbeing

-Professional Masters in Art and Design .

What I do

I design, create, restore, and install exquisite stained glass artworks for commission.

Exhibitions & Commissions

EXHIBITION s

> The Co-Galleries- Berlin (Solo Exhibition)

> The Copper House Gallery Dublin

> The Mansion House - Dublin

> The Frank Lewis Gallery Killarney, Co. Kerry

> Griffith College Dublin

> An Díseart Ionad Cultúrtha Dingle, Co. Kerry

> St. Johns Theatre and Arts Centre Listowel, Co. Kerry

> K-Fest Arts Festival Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Commissions

> CBS Primary School, Tralee, Percent for Art Commission (2024)

> Gaelscoil de hÍde, Fermoy, Cork Major stained glass installation (2023)

> Mounthawk Secondary School, Tralee, Co. Kerry Stained glass installation (2020)

> Scoil Iosagáin National School, Cork Stained glass installation (2019)

> OBrennan National School, Tralee, Co. Kerry Integrated stained glass and multi-sensory room (2018)

> CBS Secondary School, Tralee, Co. Kerry Donal Walsh Memorial stained glass (2014)

> Glenville National School, Cork Installation incorporating stained glass, stone, and mosaic (2014)

> Watergrasshill National School, Cork Stained glass installation (2013)

awards



> Kerry Business Woman of the Year

2016


> Disarono, Hi- Women in Business Award

2018


> Spirit of Cork Award

2019



> Kerry Business Woman of the Year

2016


> Disarono, Hi- Women in Business Award

2018


> Spirit of Cork Award

2019



Clients

Meet the Team

Mary J. Leen

Stained Glass Artist & Creative Director

Billy Leen & Cody O'Shea

Heritage Masonary & Installation

James O'Brien

Heritage Carpentry & Restoration

Cody O'Shea

Fitting