St. James the Greater Catholic Church

49 Crosswinds Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414

This unique art commission consists of the complete supply of 88 framed wall-hanging Venetian glass and 24-carat gold portrait-level glass mosaics. Rugo Stone mosaic artisans created 30 of the 88 mosaics, which included a custom wood pointed arch frame, painted gold to compliment the gold mosaic.

Each one of the 88 panels is different and represents a saint selected by various parishioners of this particular parish, and the saint chosen has a special meaning to each donor. The mosaics are all hand-cut with outstanding detail, mounted on lightweight board, and installed with a grout-less face to allow the glass mosaic colors to display their brilliance. The panels are wall-mounted and displayed in the Nave of the church on the side walls.

Colorful religious mosaic artwork featuring four saints: Lorenzzo Ruiz with a cross and rosary, John of God holding a cross and a prayer book, Paul holding a sword and scroll, and Philip Neri with a lily and palm leaf, all framed in gold.

Religious mosaic artwork depicting Saint Anthony of Padua holding Baby Jesus with halos, set in a gold frame and arched top.

Colorful mosaic triptych of religious figures with yellow backgrounds and golden borders, depicting a young man with a hat and cup, a woman with a halo holding a chalice, and a crowned man with a staff.

Triptych mosaic depicting three saints with halos, each holding religious items, set against yellow background with gold framing.

Triptych mosaic of religious figures, from left to right: Saint Francis holding a heart with a flame and a Bible, labeled 'Introduction to the Devout Life'; Jesus Christ with a halo, holding a microphone and a Sacred Heart, labeled 'Jude Thaddeus'; Saint Peter with a halo, holding keys and giving a blessing.

A memorial garden with a brick pathway leading to statues of religious figures. The path has a white cross design and is flanked by black lamp posts, white rocks, and small shrubs. The background includes a grassy area with trees and a cloudy sky.

Outdoor sculpture of Virgin Mary wearing a crown, standing on a decorated base with praying hands, surrounded by smaller statues of kneeling figures, with trees, a brick wall, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Our Lady of Fátima Sculptures on a brick plaza with a brick building and a cloudy sky in the background.

Aerial view of a circular brick plaza with Our Lady of Fátima statues, benches, surrounding brick walls with small arched windows, and a brick pathway with a cross leading to the entrance, set in a grassy area.

Statue of the Virgin Mary with a crown, standing on a pedestal, surrounded by statues of kneeling figures and a kneeling man, set in a brick-paved outdoor area with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

Red brick church with tall steeple, surrounded by a paved courtyard with benches and small bushes, under a bright blue sky.

Memorial with a brick pathway, statues of angels, and a central religious figure on a pedestal, surrounded by trimmed bushes and lamp posts.