Tim Tate, Sacred Heart of Healing, 2000, glass and steel, 16 x 8 x 4 in. (40.6 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of his mother, Patricia Tate, 2001.7A-C
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Sacred Heart of Healing
- Artist
- Date
- 2000
- Location
- Dimensions
- 16 x 8 x 4 in. (40.6 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist in memory of his mother, Patricia Tate
- Mediums Description
- glass and steel
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Emblem — heart
- Allegory — quality — health
- 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.
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