Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church’s mosaics are a labor of love Mon, 02/22/2021 - 12:16pm admin
By:
Marie Rocha-Tygh
Mosaics are like the perfect puzzle when the pieces are placed together they create a beautiful piece of art. Mosaics will be an important accent when construction of Daniel Island’s Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church is completed next year.
The mosaics will be handcrafted by the tireless dedication of local volunteers.
Several years ago, Daniel Island resident Catherine August began researching religious architecture artwork. The artist found inspiration from Basilica di Santa Chiara in Assisi and started to work on her designs for six mosaics. After reviewing her ideas with Saint Clare’s pastor, Father Gregory West, and church committee members, August began laying the groundwork for the future church’s mosaics.