About
Bel Art Glass Studio
Bel Art Glass Studio was founded with a singular conviction: that glass, when worked with skill and intention, is among the most expressive and enduring of all artistic mediums. Established in 1986, the Studio has been creating works that transform spaces - from intimate residential commissions to monumental hotel, museum, bank and restaurant installations, public art programs, and gallery exhibitions across three continents.
The Studio’s work spans the full range of glass art - stained glass, mosaic, fusion, casting, custom lighting, and large-scale sculptural installations. Each project begins with a deep engagement with the client’s vision and the demands of the space, and is realized through a combination of creative design, artistic vision, technical precision, and master craftsmanship.
Notable commissions include the complete glass program for the Blue Diamond Palace Hotel in Bursa, Turkey; large-scale sculptural works for Chanel and Hermes in New York and Miami; the Neighborhood Clinic’s Park public art installation in Naples, Florida; and gallery exhibition in collaboration with UAC(United Arts Collier), Art Association in Naples, Florida.
ARTISTIC APPROACH
The Philosophy
Glass is a material of paradox - simultaneously solid and liquid, opaque and transparent, ancient and contemporary.
Working with glass means working with light itself : understanding how it enters a space, how it changes through the day, how it carries color and mood.
Craft First
Every piece is made by hand using traditional techniques - Cooper foil, lead came, mosaic setting - that have been refined over centuries. There are no shortcuts in glass art.
Collaboration
The best work emerges from genuine collaboration.
We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and
bring our expertise to bear in service of your vision
- not our own.
Light as Medium
We design not just the glass, but the light that passes through it. The color, texture, and opacity of every piece of glass is chosen for how it will transform the light in your space.
Enduring Quality
We work to create pieces that will last generations.
The materials we use, the techniques we employ,
and the care we bring to every detail are all in
service of longevity.
A Curated Haven for Art Connoisseurs
Founded on an unwavering reverence for craftsmanship, our gallery presents a meticulously selected portfolio of contemporary and modern works—each piece chosen for its ability to inspire contemplation and elevate private collections. A discerning eye will appreciate the subtle interplay of texture, form, and narrative woven throughout the space, where emerging voices stand alongside established masters in harmonious dialogue.
We champion an ethos of quiet luxury: exhibitions orchestrated with scholarly rigor, personalized advisory grounded in market insight, and a commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships between artists and patrons. From acquisition to installation, every interaction is guided by discretion, integrity, and an abiding passion for the transformative power of art.
Artist Statement -
Marija Kovac
My work in stained glass is a dialogue between light, structure and emotion. I explore how traditional techniques can be transformed into contemporary expressions, where each piece carries both precision and fluidity.
Glass, as a medium, allows me to play with transparency, reflection and color in a way that changes throughout the day - bringing life and movement into each composition. My inspiration often comes from human expression, ornament and cultural motifs, translated into strong lines and balanced forms.
Through my work, I aim to create pieces that are not only visually striking, but also timeless - connecting craftsmanship with modern artistic vision.
Marija Kovac is the founder of Bel Art and an internationally recognized artist specializing in stained glass and architectural glass design. She graduated from University of Belgrade, Serbia, and the Art School in Hannover, Germany, in 1986.
Her career began in Germany, followed by continued work in Belgrade, and has since expanded across Europe, including projects in Turkey, France, Austria, and Great Britain. In recent years, she has brought her work to the United States, with a growing presence in the greater Chicago area.
Marija has held solo exhibitions in Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia; Budva, Kotor, and Podgorica, Montenegro; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa; and Chicago,, Miami and Naples USA. Her work is featured in a wide range of projects worldwide, particularly in hotels, restaurants, banks and private residences.
Through Bel Art she continues to create distinctive stained glass, mosaic and fusion glass works that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, transforming architectural spaces into unique visual experiences.
Career Highlights
| MARJCC Exibition | Aventura, FL | 2026 |
| Public Art Installation in Heighborhood Clinic park | Naples, FL | 2026 |
| Thick & Thin Restaurant | Boca Raton, FL | 2024 |
| Pinnacle Residence. Collins Av. | Miami Beach, FL | 2024 |
| UAC Exhibition | Naples, FL | 2022 |
| El Vedado Residence | Palm Beach, FL | 2021 |
| Perfume Bottle No.5 | New York, NY | 2020 |
| Hermes Bottle, Deco Dreams Gallery | Miami, FL | 2019 |
| Kakar Gallery | Miami, FL | 2016 |
| Cafe El Pibe | Belgrade, Serbia | 2015 |
| Private residence | Belgrade, Serbia | 2014 |
| Trattoria Firenze | Belgrade, Serbia | 2013 |
| Cypress Villa | Belgrade, Serbia | 2013 |
| Cafe Via Del Gusto | Belgrade, Serbia | 2012 |
| Blue Diamond Ataturk Palace Hotel | Bursa, Turkey | 2011 |
| Bar Latino | Belgrade, Serbia | 2010 |
| Hotel IN | Belgrade, Serbia | 2009 |
| Casino in Metropol Hotel | Belgrade, Serbia | 2008 |
| National Bank of Serbia | Belgrade, Serbia | 2007 |
| Caesar's Casino in Palace Hotel | Belgrade, Serbia | 2004 |
| Villa Elena, remodelling | Belgrade, Serbia | 2004 |
| Casino Alexander | Belgrade, Serbia | 2003 |
| Exhibition in Canadian Embassy | Belgrade, Serbia | 2002 |
| Sajo Hotel | Budva, Montenegro | 2001 |
| Blue Star Hotel | Budva, Montenegro | 2001 |
| Restaurant "Writer's Club" | Belgrade, Serbia | 2000 |
| Villa Alexander | Arandjelovac, Serbia | 1999 |
| Villa Elena, construction | Belgrade, Serbia | 1998 |
| Restaurant At the Corner | Belgrade, Serbia | 1998 |
| Restaurant Franchet | Belgrade, Serbia | 1997 |
| History and Cultural Center | Novi Sad, Serbia | 1995 |
| Restaurant Knez | Belgrade, Serbia | 1994 |
| DBR Company | Belgrade, Serbia | 1994 |
| Exhibition for Diplomatic Corps | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1992 |
| Vojvodina Bank | Novi Sad, Serbia | 1990 |
| Vojvodina Bank | Belgrade, Serbia | 1990 |
STUDIO & PROCESS
Let’s create something together
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