Beginning in the Roman Era, and then revived by the Victorians, babies were often given a name that indicated their place in the birth order. I envisioned these Sacred Icons to represent the “what-if” element of an ancient culture that could have worshiped the divine form of these women religiously… why not? Each of these saintly creatures would of had names of meaning, and posed in positions that could have defined blessings. Notice the halos and hand gestures. (and seek out the 5 and 3…)
Acrylic on recycled found wood with clay name marker embedded on back.
Series (in order)
“Prima” – Number 1
“Secunda” – Number 2
“Tertia” – Number 3
“Quartilla” – Number 4
“Quinta” – Number 5
“Sexta” – Number 6
“Septima” – Number 7
“Octavia” – Number 8
“Nonna” – Number 9
“Decima” – Number 10
“Undecima” – Number 11
“Duodeci” – Number 12
