The Purple Door

Here are detail pictures of the four mandalas that were included in the gallery show. They are pictured along with their titles and mantras. These were so fun to do and ponder on while working.

A mandala is a shape, pattern, or form created to facilitate meditation. The unconscious mind re-orientates the world from distractions and outside influences to one of inner focus, with the purpose of achieving self-awareness, wisdom and compassion. Mandalas have been used in the Eastern traditions for centuries to create “sacred spaces” in ones’ life.

Nature is the greatest source of the mandala, whether looking at the mountains, or the stars in the sky we are forever surrounded by the circle as a symbol of completion that is central to the mandala. When natural mandalas are combined with symbols of everyday experience that involve emotion such as love, discovery, and personal acceptance we can truly transcend into that peaceful realm that we so passionately seek.

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What a fantastic evening! The opening reception for my show at the Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn was a wonderful experience. I met so many great people and made some lovely new friends. Thanks to all who attended … family, friends, and art lovers from everywhere.You are my inspiration and my motivation. Here are a few photos from the show…. enjoy!!!

Show time!!

Friends, family, and all interested Art lovers. You are all invited!!

Nov. 20 -Dec. 24 2009

Opening reception:      Fri. Nov. 20th from 6:00-9:00pm.

Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn in Reservoir Park

1340East  100 South

SLC, Utah   801-596-5000

What a wonderful evening!! I introduced a piece titled “Woman’s Work” to all my amazing women friends in Logan. This piece will be included in the up coming Finch Lane Gallery show in Nov. , then it will be shipped off to the Synergy 2 Exhibit in Baltimore. The theme is about connections, and this piece represents women and their connections to every facet of our lives. Thanks everyone….your contributions to the book  are honest and awe inspiring. You truly are amazing women!!!

According to the New York Times, in November 2009 “Women are poised to surpass men on the nation’s payrolls, taking the majority for the first time in American history.” Working women influence every aspect of our lives from childcare to Science and technology. Whether working in the home or outside the home or like many, a combination of both, woman’s work symbolizes the glue that keeps us connected to our families, our communities and our world. Woman’s work is not only vital but essential to our success as a human race.

It’s finally here. Showtime!!  Invitation to come soon!!! This is a detail shot of one of the pieces that will be shown at the Finch Lane Gallery on the cover of a local news magazine.