Anna’s rendition of The Seven Sorrows of Mary, revises a classic Marian devotion focused on seven pains that Mary the mother of Jesus experienced in her life. Anna was raised Roman Catholic and some of her art reflects both her spiritual nature, religious pluralism, and influence of a traditional Catholic background.

Style and Emphasis

This image of Mary is gripping as she holds her enlarged bleeding heart. It emphasizes Mary’s deep love and suffering. Traditionally there are seen swords piercing her heart, each one representing one of her sorrows. Anna Marie’s version emphasizes one great sorrow with a full size sword. The star of David at her waist and a more middle eastern head covering and color express the artist’s inclusiveness and desire for diversity. The traditional blue dress is the color for Mary. The seven calla lilies represent her purity and kindness and may also elude to her “seven sorrows” or possibly the seven joys.