A full-time studio artist, Kathy's mosaics range from abstract sculpture and landscapes to liturgical wall hangings and commissioned works.  Working in mosaic is transforming. Pieces are broken, change shape, fit together, and then made whole again. As an artist, she tries to link her art to her faith – expressing awe at creation and the Creator. As a mosaicist, she treasures discarded items from our “throw-away” consumer culture. It is important to her that nothing be wasted, finding beauty in what was once broken. Kathy is a professional member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists, Episcopal Church & Visual Arts, and founding member and Past-President of Colorado Mosaic Artists.  www.thadenmosaics.com

My mask media: Mixed glass, mirror, paper mosaic. Influenced and clouded by the deepening divide between the political red states and blue, my prayer is for purple…hoping together we can seek common ground.