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Renowned religious muralist finds great inspiration at Carrollton
Sabnela Bajandas '18, Andrea Delgadc '18, Christine Fung '19, Grace
Haugland T9, Mi a McClure119. Olivia Osli ‘19, Claudia Rodriguez Weill '1.9,
Nina Vazquez C8
Anyone who has spent time at a Sacred Heart school knows how dear Mater
Adrriirabilis is to the community The original fresco. pamted by Sacred Heart
novice Pauline Perdrau in 1844, has been the inspiration for numerous versions
of this work, displayed reverently in Sacred Heart schools throughout the world.
Starting in 2004, Mary Aldrich was commissioned to create a series of murals
on both the Duchesne and Barat campuses, as well as. the restoration of El
Jardrn. The Barat campus'Mater was the first of many significant murals Ms.
Aldrich painted.
"When I see Mater as a young woman in quiet reflection, it shows me the
importance of introspection in my own life," said Ms Aldrich,
While the Barat Mater portrays
Biscayne Bay in the background, the
Melissa Rodriguez Assembly Hall
Mater is true to the original, featuring
the Italian countryside This version.
Is a tryptic with Mater flanked by
a; prayer written by Marie Ther.ese
de Lescure, R5CJ. Mary also painted the Michael the Archangel mural outside Founders
Library and the Philippine Duchesne mural in Taylor Hall. The Philippine Duchesne mural is
an allegorical painting portraying her journey from France to the New World.

"My inspiration for the paintings I've done at Carrollton Comes from witnessing Lhe
dedication of Sister Cooke, Sister Taylor and Sister Seitz, to the education of Carrollton
students. Their commitment to creating sacred spaces among the architectural features
of the Carrollton campus allows the students to learn visually in everyday places like a
breezeway wall, or a library ceiling," said Ms. Aldrich

M ary Aldnch is an Artist and Chief Conservator for International Fine Art Conservation
Studios Born in Falmouth, Massachusetts, she received a BFA in Art from University
of North. Carolina Asheville and a Certificate in Advanced Decorative Restoration and
Conservation techniques from City and Guilds of North America at AB Tech sponsored
by the Biltmore Estate She currently lives in Chapel Hill, NC and works on painting and
restoration projects throughout the Southeast