Musis Sacrum

Creativity is not a technique, but a connection with the divine.
In Musis Sacrum (1998), Maria Angela intertwines the artist and his creation with the cosmic source of inspiration. A violin merges with the body of a woman who is crouched, her body the shape of the instrument . The violin is not just an object — it is a symbol of the creative force that flows through her.

Above her appear the nine Muses , daughters of Zeus , holding hands — a visual connection between art and inspiration. The eye on their bellies symbolizes the source of insight and creation that lives within us all.

Musis Sacrum explores the relationship between the artist , the creative source , and the inspiration that comes from it. It reminds us that creativity is not just about technique, but also about a deep connection with those inner sources of inspiration .

The work invites contemplation about where our art comes from, and how divine energy guides the hands and hearts of the artist.