Maria Hats
Description: "Mariposa" is Spanish for "butterfly," which is apt for Maria Montessori for many reasons. The butterfly silhouettes in the background grow exponentially and infinitely, which is my symbolic gesture representing how her heartfelt teachings and practices help children grow into their full beautiful potential. As the butterfly silhouettes grow larger, they begin to resemble angel wings, fitting because Maria Montessori is a saintly and angelic figure in many people's minds and hearts. The quote on the shirt says, "The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." How true this is, especially now, as hope for the success of our future generations is at an all-time high.
Description: Mater Dolorosa, a Marian title and an image of grace. Mater Dolorosa (Latin for "Mother of Sorrows"), also Mother of Sorrows or Our Lady of Sorrows, is a name used in the context of Marian devotion for representations of Mary's sorrows. The image shows, so to speak, the compassion of Mary as mother and embodiment of the Church and model for all believers.
