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I have always been inspired by the work of Orge Kalodimas. His attention to detail within his mandala work is unreal and always evolving, which is what led me to explore the art form of mandalas myself.
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The art of a mandala typically represents the cosmos, either metaphysically or symbolically; a time-microcosm of the universe. I can’t say that this meaning had much of a force in my artwork, but it certainly has incredible origins that can be found across the world through different eras. For me, it meant that I could explore my favorite script language, Tibetan, as well as other interests in a symmetrical flow that required attention to detail and measurement.
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The ‘Vipers Web’ was inspired by the Bhavacakra, or the wheel of life, as the Buddhists know it. The cycle of life, death, and rebirth showed itself in the vipers and how when one ends, another begins. The pattern leant itself to many applications. I used it for my guitar projects, my business cards, and I even have a friend who had it tattooed on his back. Ultimately, I made coffee tables with the design, either on round or hexagonal wood tops.
