Art by Donna Slawsky
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg will present Beauty from the Broken: A Journey Through Mosaics, a solo exhibition of works by artist Donna Slawsky, with an opening reception Oct. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., according to a press release from the church. Those interested in viewing the show at other times can contact Slawsky directly.
Slawsky’s mosaics draw on the natural world, particularly “the birds and landscapes of Florida’s Gulf Coast,” incorporating “stained glass, broken china, found objects and other repurposed materials,” the release said. The resulting pieces combine “rich colors, unusual textures and fragments of objects” into images that are both decorative and personal.
The exhibition’s title reflects a central idea in Slawsky’s work: that transforming broken or discarded things can convey new meaning and beauty.
An Artist Rooted in the Community
Slawsky has created mosaics for more than 15 years and teaches mosaic art at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, according to the release. She has exhibited her work at the Morean Arts Center, Florida CraftArt Gallery, the Dunedin Arts Center and ArtCenter Manatee, and the gift shop of the Florida Holocaust Museum carries her Judaica pieces.
More recently, Slawsky has turned her attention to societal issues. In 2023, she received first place in Florida CraftArt’s Rebels exhibition for “Say Their Names,” a mosaic addressing police killings of innocent people. The upcoming show will include a newer work exploring the theme of gaslighting, the release said.
More information is available at soulfulmosaics.com. Those interested in viewing the exhibition at other times can contact Donna Slawsky at 941-357-6186 or donnaslawsky@yahoo.com.
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 1200 Snell Blvd., St. Petersburg. Opening Reception: Oct. 2. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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