48 | October 2018
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he world of traditional sacred art meets
figurative and abstract expressionism in
contemporary artist Ludmila Pawlowska's
"Icons in Transformation." e internationally
renowned exhibit is on display now through January 11 at
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.
An opening reception was held September 8, offering
the first public glimpse of the exhibit and giving attendees
the chance to meet Pawlowska and to enjoy music and
refreshments. e event ushered in four months of special
programming and events designed to immerse the local
community in the spiritually artistic realm.
e Rev. Jeff ornberg, rector at Holy Trinity, is excited
to have this widely acclaimed tour in residence at the church.
"We see hosting this exhibit as a great window into the
Holy," he said. "We are happy to support amazing people
doing amazing things to serve God."
And amaze it has. Having traveled to cathedrals,
churches, museums and art galleries across Europe and
the United States, the exhibit has been seen by more than
150,000 people in this country and by many more than that
worldwide. e Russian-born artist has shown in 27 states
over the last 8 years and makes her debut in North Carolina
at Holy Trinity.
Exhibit aims for connection,
transformation
BY CRISSY NEVILLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW WONDERLY
