Sacellum

We all have our own gods. Whether it is love of a place or an object or a feeling. Sacellum in Roman religion means small shrine. Sacred objects or sacra were stored or deposited for safekeeping. Like bringing that pebble back from your walk, or the grandmothers ring you treasure in memory. This work links to the Pompeii series Lararium and Culina Pompeii. Mixed media on paper. 51 x 83cm Find this work at Gallerina, Darlington, County Durham.