“The contents of the bottom of my purse” (2016), digital photograph by Sarah van Sloten.“The contents of the bottom of my purse” (2016), digital photograph by Sarah van Sloten.

Reception to celebrate opening of MFA student’s exhibition

MFA student Sarah van Sloten will showcase her artwork in a thesis exhibition through Saturday at SB Contemporary Art.

Combining text and symbols, the show promises pieces that are at once serious yet playful, odd, eclectic, awkward and sincere.

The public is invited to an opening reception, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the gallery at 1017 Church Street.