The latest exhibition at Gallery Visio is called "Beautiful Blight" and takes inspiration from the Victorian era of St. Louis. (Portrait by St. Louis artist Shannon Piwowarczyk)

The latest exhibition at Gallery Visio at the University of Missouri–St. Louis takes its inspiration from the splendid Victorian era of St. Louis.

The collection “Beautiful Blight,” will be on display courtesy of St. Louis artist Shannon Piwowarczyk. The exhibit will feature a series of hand-drawn portraits inspired by imagery from the Gilded Age.

There will be an opening reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 25. The exhibit will run through June 27. Admission is free and open to the public.