Sacred
Distinctive Scupture for discriminating collectors.
Prototype Torsos Masks Jewelry
Sacred's line will have a maximum of 200 one-of-a-kind
, hand-made pieces in 2008. Following years will also include limited pieces. Shops are invited to inquire about wholesale representation of this product line; prices shown on this website are retail. Inquires in general or about wholesale may be made by leaving a comment on this page. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Born of earth and water, tempered by fire, cooled by wind, Energy called Anima, Wylde Woman, Sofia, and named Sacred, calls you back to yourself, invites you to dance, to spiral, to turn in and back out, to go to the mountain and return changed - with no apology.
To view "prototype" torsos (i.e., those created prior to 2008) which are available for purchase, click here.
Queen of Cups
Queen of Cups, # 10, 23.5"t x 12.5"w x 4"d, clay/ceramic wall sculpture finished with glaze and acrylic; detachable 22" necklace: pendant amonite with smokey quartz and druzy set in silver; strands - oyster schist, swarovski crystals, fluorite and sun stone with pewter clasp. $1,000
Queen of Cups asks: Do you believe in magic? Do you know that you are magic? Can you see with your body? Understand with your heart?
Queen of Cups' energy: I am the one who holds the world's dreams in the palm of my hand, who knows what is next before it is thought of; I am the one who is there to listen when you are distraught and I can sing your heart's song to you when you've forgotten the words.
Queen of Cups demand: Honor your instincts!
Jade's Dragon
Jade's Dragon, #13, is 22.5"t x 13.5"w x 4"d clay/ceramic glazed wall sculpture, with raw green tourmaline and belly charm; 22" detachable necklace has a bracciated crystal focal bead set in SS with biwa peral and amethyst; strands are river pearl and snakeskin jasper with swarovski crystals; ss clasp. $1,000
Alas, Jade's Dragon broke on her way to Ravenwood Curio Shoppe in New Hampshire (UPS must have taken a baseball bat to the box - she was boxed in between mask boxes and still broke! My local rep says and this is almost a quote: marks of "fragile" on the box mean nothing; UPS throws everything on a conveyor belt that is up in the air and if the box falls off - oh well. I will keep you posted how well they honor their insurance).
Jade's Dragon asks: Can you dance on moonbeams and drift on the breeze? Can you transorm from waterwet to earthbound to airborne and back again? Do you know the secret of life that you came here to remember?
Jade's Dragon's energy: I am the one who breaks open the chrysallis even though it is warm inside; I am the one who brakes the mirrored reflection for clearer sight; I am the one who remembers your life's secret theme.
Jad'es Dragon's demand: Transform! Transpire! Transcend!
Jade
Jade, #11, 17.5"t x 14.5"w x 4.5"d, clay/ceramic finished with glazes; detachable 22" necklace has malachite and silver pendant with Brazilian aquamarine hearts and swarovski crystals on the strand; SS neck clasp set with chrysocollla cabuchon. $1,000.00
Jade asks: What is precious to you? What is the thing that you want to do, that whispers to you in the quiet? What would you do if you could not fail?
Jade's energy: I am the one who twines up the lightpost so that I have a better view, the one who riots across the fence, blooming wildly. I am the one who flies unrestrained through the tree tops, who tumbles unimpeded to the water's edge. I am the one who sees the steps that lead into tomorrow, today.
Jade's demand: You are limitless - act like it.
Prometheus
Prometheus, #12, 25.5"t x 19.5"w x3"d, clay/ceramic wall sculpture finished with glaze and acrylic; detachable neckpiece 18" black jade and abalone shell wings with lobster clasp. $1,200.
Prometheus asks: Do you always obey the rules? Who gets to make the rules you obey? Have you ever questioned from whence the rules come? If you could change the rules, would you?
Prometheus's energy: I am the one who brings fire, the one who follows my passion, the one who disobeys. I am the one who writes new rules when I deem the old rules no longer helpful. I am the one who is not afraid to change the rules and see what happens.
Prometheus's demand: Do not be afraid of what is outside the closed gate; go ahead - open it.
Crystal Rain
Crystal Rain, #9 is 23"t x 13.5"w x 5"d, clay/ceramic, wall sculpture accented with natural crystals of amethyst and quartz, and with raw turqoise, sodalite and kyanite. Detachable necklace is 22" with Madagascar agate, river stone, swarovski crystals and pewter clasp. $1,000.00.
Crystal Rain asks: Do you listen to the rain when it falls, and can you let it wash you clean? Do you know the beauty that is under your feet as you walk? When was the last time you watched the stars come out at night, or noticed how the sun rise changes position during the course of a year?
Crystal Rain's energy: I am the one who sets the stars in the dark soft places of the earth, then calls them to peek out to surprise and delight you; I am the one who paints the sky yellow on spring mornings, blue on lazy summer days, purple and red on cold winter nights. I am the one who calls you to mystery.
Crystal Rain's demand: The earth is your playground; go play!
Hope's Joy
Hope's Joy, #8, is 24"t x 16"w x 6.25"d, clay/ceramic wall sculpture finished with glazes, with belly charm. Detachable 22" necklace of pearl schist, coral, jasper, swarovski crystal with pewter clasp. $1,000
Hope's Joy asks: What is creativity? Who gets to participate? What is it in you that wishes to be born? Do you recognize labor pain when it happens?
Hope's Joy's energy: I am the one who makes a safe space for birth and death, old and new, transition and stillness; I am the one who goes forward with joy, knowing that all I need I already have.
Hope's Joy demands: Bring forth that which wishes to be born.
Serenity
Serenity, #3, 15"T x 10"w x 6"d ceramic/ clay mask wall sculpture, with feathers, desert rose and pyrite stones, finished in patina and with detachable, wearable necklace: 20" strand of fluorite and Chech and swarovski crystal beads, 2.5" focal pendant of SS, quartz, topaz and druzey center stone, all designed and executed by Tammy Vitale. With individual brochure and tag.
Contact Ravenwood Curio Shoppe, 603-383-8026, Jackson New Hampshire for purchase information. Tell Larry and Debbie I said "hi!"
Serenity asks: Can you stand in the fire and know that you have called it to you to learn? do you believe that it is not what happens but how you react that creates your world?
Serenity's energy: Tranquility under stress composure under seige; calmness in the midst of storm.
Serenity's demand: Believe in your own power of response.
Cybele
Cybele, #6, 23"t x 13.5"w x 5"d, slab built and hand sculpted bas-relief glazed surface finish with detachable/ wearable necklace: 20" strand of poppy, ocean and forest jaspers with 2.25 focal bead, designed and executed by Tammy Vitale, $1,000.00
Animus: The Raven, 27"t x 18"w x 4"d, slab built, hand-sculpted bas relief, glaze-finished, ceramic/clay wall hanging, designed and executed by Tammy Vitale. With detachable/wearable neck piece of pewter and coral, and individual descriptive brochure and tab.
Direct purchase inquiries to Sarah Jessica Fine Arts, Provincetown, MD
Attainment, 22"t x 15"w x 2.5"d, slab built and hand-painted clay/ceramic wall sculpture with detachable/wearable necklace: 20" strand and 2.5" focul pendant of bone, citrine, amethyst and silver.
Attainment asks: what is it that calls to your heart and stirs your soul? What are you willing to trade a minute, an hour, a day, a lifetime to achieve? What is the next step
Attainment's energy: persistance in the face of adversity, acceptance, transformation, spiritual valor.
Attainment's demand: Everything you need you have; do not fear and do not turn back.
The Emperor
The Emperor, #2, Zen Suite, 25"t x 16"w x 5.5"d, bas relief sculpture on slab built body, clay ceramic with glaze and acrylic, wall sculpture designed and executed by Tammy Vitale. Necklace: removeable, wearable dragon and onyx on cording. $1,200.00. Comes with individual descriptive brochure and tag.
The Emperor asks: "Who is in control of your environment, your body, your moods, your instincts." In women, The Emperor is the animus, that part of her on which she can draw for self protection, for achievement, and for bold and aggressive authority. The Dragon symbolizes strength, goodness, courage, endurance, change and good foundations. The Dragon carries and reminds us of our higher self, wisdom, strength and our divine powers of transformation.
Energy: I am the One who walks the interstices between dark and light, who remembers the beginning always hold the end; I am the One who can chose to be conscious and to use focused intent; I am the One who protects the start and the finish.
Demand: Pay Attention!
The Empress, #1, Zen Suite, 24:t x 12,5:w x 4"d, bas relief sculpture on slab built body, clay ceramic with glaze and acrylic finished and hand pulled designer yarn, wall sculpture designed and executed by Tammy Vitale with detachable waist piece/necklace of desert jasper, chrysocolla beads, silver goddess charm and toggle. $1,000. omes individualize brochures and tag.
The Empress asks: What is it that you wish to bring forth in your life, in your heart, in your spirit? In men, she is the anima, from whom men can draw creation, peace, and intuition. She gives birth to the dragon and creates the space for new things to be born. The characters on her chest represent compassion.
Energy: I am the One who can clear the air, who can draw in the positive and expel the negative; I am the One who shines light into dark and who casts shadows; I am the One who heals. I am the One who opens all potentiality.
Demand: You are perfect! Love yourself!
Compassion
Compassion, #4, Zen Suite, 9.5" t (19.5" t with yarn) x 5.25"w x 4.25"d, clay ceramic hand sculpted, with river pearls, Chech glass beads and forest jasper focal bead, hand pulled designer yarn, wall sculpture designed and executed by Tammy Vitale. $250.00 with individual brochure and tag.
The Question: What is compassion?
Energy: I am the one who can hear your cries and grant mercy to you, the One who will show you the way to peace; I am the One who will never leave you behind. I am the One who will give birth to you, your art, your life, your spirit. I am the One who will guide your travels and grant safe arrival.peace; safe travel.
Demand: Remember that what you do to others you do to yourself.
beautiful, beautiful work, tammy!!!
i'd love to see even bigger pictures of these pieces right on the page (without clicking on them, I mean).
Posted by: leah | January 01, 2008 at 03:20 PM
A very beautiful site, the three pieces are awsome and, together with the text like an invitation to meditation... Thanks for the energy!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | January 02, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Absolutely fantastic, well done on such beautiful and powerful work. The web site looks good too, I love the intro. Wishing you all the luck and success the Heavens can shower you with. Lizzi
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 02, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Outstanding beginning, Tammy! The work looks great, and as always, your text is inspiring and thought-provoking.
Brava!
Posted by: Michelle | January 02, 2008 at 03:29 PM
serenity is stunning! i love the necklace you paired with it!
Posted by: leah | January 09, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Tammy, this is a beautiful website and the sculptures are just perfect! andrea
Posted by: Andrea | January 20, 2008 at 05:18 AM
Very nice love all the new stuff and jewerly is amazing. Looks like you'll be ready for your big up coming show.
Posted by: dhyana | January 23, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Can't sleep - found myself focusing on "Serenity" as my muse this night - beautiful. Peace, Love, Amie
Posted by: Insomniyacker | February 03, 2008 at 02:22 AM
After digging through everything to make sure I didn't miss anything else as important as Body Politics, just had to tell you that Serenity is beautiful. amazing-I really love that piece!!
Posted by: sue pieper | June 02, 2008 at 09:03 PM