Forms of Devotion 

Cassidy Rae Marietta’s ‘Forms of Devotion’ is a modern piece rich with ancient echoes. Note the crescent moon, a symbol with roots stretching back to Mesopotamian deities, often linked to cycles, intuition, and the divine feminine. The figure’s gesture toward it evokes countless depictions of lunar goddesses. Think of the Greek Selene, or the Egyptian Isis, their outstretched hands connecting humanity to the cosmos. Here, the eye motif recurs, reminiscent of the Egyptian ‘Eye of Horus,’ a symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. But how curious that here, it appears disembodied, floating in a field of verdant growth alongside watchful canines. Dogs, guardians of the underworld in many mythologies, suggest a bridge between worlds. The entire image, framed within a circular mandala-like structure, implies a cyclical, eternal return. These symbols are not static; they evolve, transform, and reappear throughout history, charged with new meaning by each generation. Marietta’s work taps into our collective unconscious, stirring primal memories of devotion, protection, and the cosmic dance of life.