One of a Kind

Tan·tal·us \’tan-t?l-?s\ n [L, fr. Gk Tantalos] son of Zeus and Titaness Pluto, he stole nectar and ambrosia from the table of the gods, the punishment for which was standing up to the chin in a pool of water in Hades and beneath fruit-laiden boughs only to have the water or fruit recede at each attempt to drink or eat.

The sculptural vernacular is derived from natural tentacled forms such as the octopus, sea anemones and epiphytes. The wearer puts herself amongst the tentacles, tantalizes others, and bears the expression of the myth of Tantalus.

Tan·tal·ize \’tan-t?l-i˜z\ vb -lized; -liz·ing: to tease or torment by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach.

This piece is designed to tantalize the viewer. When worn, it will allure and excite desire.