Poster for Display/Sale on Feb 6, 2011 in Toronto
Not everyday does one have the privilege of helping their first beading teacher put together an exhibit of their work! My call came mid December.
Oksana Ivanochko of Lviv, Ukraine, was in Toronto with 15 of her beaded icons. Could I help her find the venues to display her work? I've organized an exhibit of her work at my church, St. Demetrius the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church, on Sunday, Feb 6th, after Liturgies right after I get back from Tucson. KONTAKT-TV will be coming to cover the story.
The beaded icons are beautiful. Oksana has an artist write (paint) the face and hands, while she bead embroiders the garments, background and details. She's had several exhibits in Ukraine and Europe. This is the first of its kind in Canada.
Torontonians, here's a chance to see some very fine bead embroidery. There will also be some beadwork for sale. If you miss it, I can connect you with Oksana. The world is getting smaller all the time.
Oksana Ivanochko and Maria pose with her Christ icon, Jan 23, 2011
Oh Maria - it's awesome that you were able to do this. If you are allowed, take a couple of photos. While I am not religious (as you know), I do love religious icons and bead embroidery speaks right to me!
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