Sol de Aztlan

Sol de Aztlan
Wood and acrylic paint

Mandala background painted blue with eight mirrors around the border. Sun mask with face at the center and eight rays extending outwards. Tribal deisns on the rays and around the border of the sun mask.

The Recycling the Sacred collection is composed of mandalas whose materials were primarily sourced from second hand stores. The artist began collecting variations of wood from second hand stores to later repurpose and give them "a new dignity and life." Many of the patterns used are inspired by ancient native cultures, particularly the basket and pottery designs of the Huhugam. Most of the mandalas take a circle shape, celebrating the Sacred Circle symbol and our place in it.