“‘Anima II’ was conceived in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Cerretto, considered the Sistine Chapel of the Marche for the stupendous frescoes that adorn it. The frescoes develop in a pictorial cycle in chronological order, narrating the events of Mary. There are many symbols in the various paintings: from the white rose without thorns, symbol of love and purity, to the swallows, messengers of spring, of the eternal return. 

It is a place that exudes a particular harmony, pervaded by peace and trust. The sweetness of the colors, of the expressions on the faces, the tenderness of the gestures, the maternal love, so well represented, leads us to savour the moment, the present, the miracles of everyday life. This is a place where I love to gather, to appreciate and give importance to the small gestures of love and kindness that we can do every day.” – Olivia Belli