Video: "Mandala" - sacred paintings by Diana Ferguson
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The word "mandala" is usually associated with the work of Buddhist monks, but it turns out that there are also quite specific authors involved in the creation of sacred symbols. For example, Diane Fergurson, who in her series of paintings "Mandala" explores the issues of human relationships and spiritual traditions.
Mandala is a sacred symbol used in meditation in Buddhism and Hinduism. It implies unity, completion and wholeness. Figuratively speaking, it is a snapshot of time in the Universe from start to finish. As a rule, the mandala is depicted in the form of a circle, in which a square is inscribed, and in it, in turn, another circle is inscribed.
The first painting from the "Mandala" series appeared in 2001. Since then, the artist has replenished her collection with more and more new images: in 2009, 43 drawings came out from under the brush of Diana. All works are the same size - 24x24 inches (approximately 70x70 cm). The paintings are made on a wooden surface, the author mainly uses acrylic paints, but often combines them with other techniques, for example, encaustics - painting with hot wax paints.
Traditionally, each artist's image is a circle and has three main qualities - these are center, symmetry and cardinal points pointing to north, south, west and east. In addition to this, each Diana Ferguson mandala contains a central source of "energy", which is indicated by golden lines radiating from the center. These "energy lines" of various colors and shapes have been a consistent element in the author's works since the time of her very first drawing.
Diana Ferguson lives and works in New Jersey. In addition to painting, she also designs jewelry and sculptural accessories in the Modern Nostalgia style she invented.
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