Monday, February 15, 2010

UMA/ A Figurative Ceramic Goddess Sculpture Painted With Earth Paint From Mt. Shasta




                                         Uma
                                         1992
                                         by Eric Whollem
                                         white clay painted with pumice from Mt. Shasta in acrylic emulsion
                                         Private collection.
                                         14"
                                              Photo copyright by the artist.

UMA: GODDESS OF LIGHT

Uma is another name for the consort of Shiva; her name means
"Light."  She is the daughter of Himavat and the nymph, Mena.
She is an arbiter in the disputes of mankind.
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