Arte Item is a powerful artwork that shows a visual way of the cross , in which different concepts of life and spiritual meaning come together. The central cross carries a mystical and symbolic weight, with a cat emerging from it, her eyes piercing and her tongue sticking out, giving a passive yet challenging look .
Above her, on the cross , hangs a plaque with inscriptions such as "Holism," "Katharsis," and "Cataclysm" —concepts that refer to the journey of the soul and the inner struggle that accompanies enlightenment and transformation. The words framed with eternity , gestation , and pawn warfare emphasize the profound spiritual and existential meanings that this artwork evokes.
The cat itself, as a symbol of mysticism , sits symmetrically within the composition and represents both the mystical and earthly dimensions of existence. The drop falling from her tongue symbolizes sorrow and enlightenment , suggesting that even in the most difficult moment of struggle, a transformation always takes place.
Arte Item is a fusion of personal meaning and spiritual symbolism . The work is an anagram of the artist's official name, Mariette , emphasizing Maria Angela's deep personal meaning and connection to this artwork. It invites the viewer to explore the quest for self-knowledge and spiritual enlightenment , and to understand the complex balance between light and darkness , life and death , and spirituality and matter .
