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Drawing much inspiration from the majesty and splendour of such Gothic cathedrals as Notre Dame and Westminster Abbey, “Gothic Angel” by Claire Pettibone features ornate facades and intricate, beaded glass and carvings interpreted through French lace and silk embroidery. Here, the iconic angel comes to life, not on the feathered wings of an imagined future, but as a powerful and beautiful woman welcoming us to heaven on earth.