Contemporary mandalas, acrylic/mixed media
Mandala (mahn-dah-la) is the Sanskrit word for circle, the most basic form of sacred geometry. Circular forms, combined with spirals, squares, triangles and crosses, form a symbolic language found throughout the world. Mandala art generally has a central focal point and is symmetrical. These designs have been used as tools for spiritual contemplation, healing and transformation. They transmit a sense of integration, balance, and unity. Gazing at a mandala integrates the right and left brain for an increased sense...more
