Multiple Religions Inspired These Works of Art in Tarpon Springs

TAMPA BAY TIMES
By Elaine Markowitz

"Angels" by Alyne Harris

FLORIDA---The exhibition room of the Center for Gulf Coast Folklife occupies a small space in the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, but this month's new exhibit represents a big concept — the sacred arts that inspire and console people of many faiths throughout Florida. Tina Bucuvalas, curator for the center, has spent the past year gathering the sacred pieces from around the state. The exhibit will run through Nov. 30. "Florida has so many religions and religious expressions," said Bucuvalas. "These include Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Haitian Vodou (Voodoo), Orisha from Caribbean countries and others." The exhibit Bucuvalas has assembled will introduce people to some previously unknown forms of worship. [link]