Chimali Bandera

Chimali Bandera
Wood and acrylic paint

Circle mandala. Southwest tribal design carved out and painted blue on the inner circle of mandala. Border of inner circle painted red. Outer border of mandala left unpainted.

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.