McDonald’s themes are universal, but each of her sculptures is vivid and specific, as if she were summoning souls from within mounds of clay. That perception is enhanced by the works’ material details, as she incorporates elements such as costume pearls and paper towels. “Ministry” offers a chance both to see how McDonald’s art has evolved over the decades and to commune with her creations. Many of her figures have closed eyes and meditative expressions; they look like they’re going through something, but we’re not privy to what. Such choices make her a preacher of a particularly sensitive and humane gospel: it’s not the drama but the journey that counts.—Jillian SteinhauerAbout TownOff Off Broadway