Sacred Heart of Healing

Tim Tate, Sacred Heart of Healing, 2000, glass and steel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of his mother, Patricia Tate, 2001.7A-C
Tim Tate, Sacred Heart of Healing, 2000, glass and steel, 1684 in. (40.620.310.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of his mother, Patricia Tate, 2001.7A-C

Artwork Details

Title
Sacred Heart of Healing
Artist
Date
2000
Dimensions
1684 in. (40.620.310.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist in memory of his mother, Patricia Tate
Mediums Description
glass and steel
Classifications
Subjects
  • Allegory — quality — health
  • Emblem — heart
Object Number
2001.7A-C

Artwork Description

Sacred Heart of Healing was one of a series of nine hearts that Tim Tate created as a tribute to his late mother. Each of these hearts was inspired by an aspect of his mother’s personality. In this piece, the tiny drawings within the flame symbolize her love of natural healing. As a further tribute, Tate was persuaded by one of his students to have a tattoo of this piece inked on his arm.

Works by this artist (4 items)

Tom Nakashima, Sanctuary at Western Sunset, 1992, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Gail and John Enns, 2008.38
Sanctuary at Western Sunset
Date1992
oil on canvas
On view
Tom Nakashima, Great Stick, 1990, handmade paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Gail and John Enns and museum purchase, 1991.68
Great Stick
Date1990
handmade paper
Not on view
Tom Nakashima, Samurai, 1990, two-color etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Anton Gallery Partnership, 1991.37.2, © 1990, Tom Nakashima
Samurai
Date1990
two-color etching on paper
Not on view
Tom Nakashima, Cage, 1990, hand-colored etching and photo etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Anton Gallery Partnership, 1991.37.1, © 1990, Tom Nakashima
Cage
Date1990
hand-colored etching and photo etching on paper
Not on view

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