Markian Olynyk has been designing and fabricating glass for private residences and commercial buildings since 1977. From his Vancouver studio, Markian's commissions have included stained glass, etched and carved glass, wall murals and sculpture used as architectural elements and independent art pieces. His art appears in Vancouver's Blue Horizon Hotel, the Lobby of the 535 Thurlow Building, the offices of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and numerous other locations. His commemorative window for Expo '86 was laid by Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Markian won professional Stained Glass Magazine's 1990 award for Best Canadian Work. He was the subject of "Through the Looking Glass", a documentary film by George Greene.