I WILL RAISE MY EYES TO THE MOUNTAINS
LEVERÒ I MIEI OCCHI AI MONTI

As told in the New Testament, when the Angel Gabriel came to Mary, she was both surprised and humbled that she would be chosen for this important calling. As her life was about to change dramatically, I imagine she would have said the Jewish prayer I will raise my eyes to the mountains. The shape of this hand hewn butter churn, which is used to transform milk into butter, suggests a womb in form and function.