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Mandala Series
As a result of having a
background in art, social work and teaching, my artwork inherently reflects,
reveals and embodies many of the juxtaposed tensions and forces that
are present in our everyday lives. How do we balance, organize and utilize
all of this energy? By exploring the basic Mandala form I am attempting
to represent a spactial manifestation of not only our inner and outer
worlds, but our spiritual and material ones as well. Whether the viewer
chooses to draw upon the paintings for healing, meditative or simply
decorative purposes, I hope that by viewing and engaging with the Mandalas
people will be inspired to think more closely about the balance and
spiritually in their own lives. Mandala is Sanskrit for
circle. It represents a snapshot of time in the universe from beginning
to end. A Mandala suggests unity, completion, and wholeness. Being centered
within one's self. As with all Mandala work the paintings are circular
in design and manifest three basic properties; center, symmetry, and
the cardinal points of north, south, east, and west. In addition, each
Mandala contains "energy" depicted by the gold threads of
lines which radiate in and out of the center point. These "energy
lines", in various forms and colors, have been a consistent element
in my artwork since I began painting. All of the Mandalas in the ongoing series of paintings are 24 x 24. They are made on a canvas covered wood surface. The varied processes of acrylic painting are combined with encaustic techniques, mixed media and found objects. |