International Artist To Present Modern Take On Russian Icons

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Russian-Swedish abstract expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska will share her contemporary take on traditional Russian religious icons during an exhibit titled "Icons in Transformation" at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg.

The traveling modern art exhibit features more than 100 works by the internationally acclaimed artist, who will be in attendance on opening day, Nov. 24, as well as a dozen traditional icons created at the workshop of Vassilevsky Monastery in Suzdal, Russia.

The exhibit has toured cathedrals, museums and galleries in Europe and the U.S. Most works are available for purchase and proceeds will benefit St. Thomas’ outreach ministries.

The "Icons in Transformation" exhibit features paintings created by Pawlowska over a decade. She began creating the “icons” after the sudden death of her mother. She found comfort recalling the icons she had seen in Russia monasteries and used her artwork to work through her grief.

The exhibit will be on display at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1200 Snell Isle Blvd. N.E., through Feb. 9.