Recycling the Sacred Circle

Relampago
Wood and acrylic paint

Mandala carved on wood. Four southwest line designs carved on each side of the square and cut out. Designs and border painted gold.

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. Many of the mandalas take a circle shape, celebrating the Sacred Circle symbol and our place in it.