Soul Reflections duo show their a passion for glass with mosaic artwork

For the past seven years, Soul Reflections has been making its mark around Cape Girardeau.

The two women who make up the team are Leslie Compasss of Scott City and Marti Wingo of Cape Girardeau.

They'll make anything — mosaic wall art, vases, platters, wine chillers, jewelry, tables and other pieces of furniture. Some pieces reflect light, others let it shine through.

"Whatever we can put our hands on, we put glass on it," Wingo said.

The duo's name came from many hours of long discussions about who and what they wanted to be. Ultimately, Soul Reflections was decided on because they believe their soul and their spirit is reflected through the glass they use to create their mosaic art.

For almost a year Global Cafe has been displaying the art. The materials are from online retailers and Hobby Lobby, where Wingo works.

The duo estimate they have created 500 pieces overall, with 120 pieces this year alone.

"We still get excited about projects," Wingo said.

They got started when Compasss had been dabbling in stained glass. Eventually the pair both saw projects they wanted to do. They worked on it for two years before they did a show.

Wingo said they get their inspiration from everything around them. Colors, magazine pictures, the way the light can hit a piece of glass — all fair game to create art.

Like many others, these artists are not just artists. They are regular women with regular jobs. Not only does Wingo work at Hobby Lobby, she also works at McDonald Concrete full time. Compasss works at Orthopedics Associates. Both were born and raised in Southeast Missouri.

Wingo said they both moved out of the area for a time, but they both came back. Now they have children, grandchildren, their jobs and their artwork to keep them happy.

"We have a passion for the glass," Wingo said.