Cindy Kessler and Bob Kessler have been actively working in the arts since the late 1970s, founding their own studio in 1980. Contemporary stained glass windows were the initial focus with mosaics catching their interest shortly thereafter. Previous commissions include places of worship, government buildings, universities, athletic centers, hospitals, libraries, corporate sites and private collections.

They have been awarded highly competitive Percent for Art commissions, and many national awards.  In 1998, the Kesslers were awarded a prestigious Artist Fellowship from the State of Ohio for their mosaic designs.

STAINED GLASS: Their windows are a contemporary play of line, color and texture. Often, their work focuses more on textures of clear glass, using color as a subtle accent. This combination results in high light transmission that brings an open, airy feel to the space. Imagery can represent concepts or simply create an ambiance. Their stained glass windows can be used in conventional window settings, as free standing room dividers, or as autonomous panels. In 1994, Kessler Studios won a prestigious American Institute of Architects Design Award for the stained glass windows at the St. Francis Chapel in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2002 they recived an Honorable Mention in Visual Arts from Ministry & Liturgy magazine. In 2003 they won the Best of Show, Bene Award for Visual Arts from Ministry & Liturgy magazine.

MOSAICS: A Kessler Studios mosaic is a contemporary play of diverse earth materials, assembled in a collage fashion. From a distance, the materials soften into a rich artistic statement. Closer viewing offers a delightful tactile experience and insight into the creative process. The mosaics can be applied to wall surfaces (flat or sculptural), set into flooring, integrated into water and planter features, or set into suspended steel framework with mosaic applied to both sides. Mosaics can be used in both interior and exterior locations, wet or dry environments, and can endure temperature extremes undaunted. Materials include stone, marble, glass smalti or chunks, real gold/silver/copper leaf fused inside glass, cakes, tiles and hand made ceramics. Textures vary from the gloss of polished marble, the many facets of smalti pieces, the reflective sheen of metal leaf sealed inside hand made glass, to rough cuts of stone. The diverse materials, in the finished mosaic, catch the light individually, making it appear to dance across the surface as the visitor changes perspective. Materials for walls are selected for maximum textural effect. Floor applications require material selection and an installation technique that produce a smooth surface, one that is safe for pedestrian traffic. Mortared securely into place, mosaic is a permanent, highly durable, virtually maintenance free artistic medium. Having been integrated into landscape and architectural settings for centuries, durability of the medium is well documented.