The Presentation Mosaic
St Rita’s was established by the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1926 and follows the mission of the founder of the Presentation Sisters, Venerable Nano Nagle.
In 2011 the College opened the Sr Elvera Science Centre, including the new College Reception where ‘The Presentation’ mosaic commands attention. The mosaic is created in Orsoni Venetian Smalti and includes seven shades of gold leaf tesserae.The mosaic conceptualises the principles of Cosmology: the Origin, Evolution, and Structure of the Universe through the themes of the Past, Present and Future. The Venerable Nano Nagle, is represented holding her lantern up to the universe, spreading the power of education to the children of the world. Three of the College’s principles, Compassion, Hospitality and Simplicity, are included in the hand-cut mosaic text and evoke the Presentation Sisters’ dedication to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Client
Private residence
Year
2022
Services
Architectural design, Project Management, Spatial and Interior Design
Order
Made to order
