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Joe’s works are in many private collections around the world, including actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Saudi businessman Adnan Kashoggi and actor Robert Morse.

In Lawrence, Skeeba is best-known for the carved glass underwater scene of parent and child whales at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center.

“It’s in five sections,” he said of the work, “and each panel weighs about 600 pounds.”

Some of his projects have included mixed-media work in glass, bronze and slate.

A bronze sculpture of archeologist Kenan Erim in Aphrodisias, Turkey.

A carved-glass mural with illuminated carved-glass panels depicting the life of St. Francis of Assissi and the history of the Laverna Heights Order of the Sisters of Saint Francis;

“Halia,” a carved and etched mermaid designed for Bob Goen’s Lexus Invitational golf tournament and celebrity auction;

Installation of a life-sized bronze sculpture of Cyrus K. Holliday in Topeka, Kansas.

Installation of 180 feet of carved glass walls 8 to 10 feet in height depicting various saints, a 6 ton stone altar and other works at St. James Academy, Olathe, Kansas,

Extensive work at Holy Spirit Catholic Church including various environmental works in the cathedral, crucifix, entry doors, fountain, as well as carved glass and bronze panels throughout the church;

A 40’ mural at Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo depicting the history of the hospital.

Details of the above mentioned works and more can be found in featured videos and photos in the works and process sections of this website by clicking on the two bars at the top right of this page.