Claire's Sacred Mosaics
The Blessing
Claire’s mosaic interpretation of a 15th-century French manuscript illumination, Miroir historial, produced in Paris in 1463. The original is associated with the workshop of Master François.
The mirror rays represent the light from heaven that surrounds us as we pray for God’s blessing on our work.
Our Lady of Grace with Saint Padre Pio
This 52-inch round mosaic was created by Claire Lavin and installed at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church in Sarasota, Florida.
Its handcrafted mock-Baroque border is made from pieces of jewelry and beads painted gold, creating an ornate frame that surrounds the sacred image with warmth, richness, and devotion.
The Annunciation
Mosaic by Claire Lavin
A two-part mosaic composition depicting the Archangel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Jesus. A semicircular upper panel with a passage from Luke 1:28 crowns the main rectangular mosaic.
The two sections are installed vertically and designed to be viewed as a single sacred composition. The artwork is installed at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church in Sarasota, Florida.
The Assumption
This sacred mosaic depicts the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, surrounded by angels and radiant golden light. The composition brings together rich blue, gold, and white tesserae in an expression of faith and devotion.
The Cross Collection
Cross #1
Original mixed-media mosaic cross by Claire Lavin.
