Descriptive Essay About My Mandala

The left side of the painting includes American icons such as Steve Irwin, Prince, Abraham Lincoln, and the “army” being led by George Washington. This could symbolize the American lifestyle that focuses and is represented mainly by society's take on who is important to the culture. This is often popular or influential celebrities, iconic presidents and/or leaders such as Abraham

In comparing The Tibetan Mandala and the Navajo Sand painting the sand drawings are from different cultures, yet their purpose is the same. A better understanding and appreciation comes with looking at these works.

The Dhammapada is a Pali version of one of the most popular text of the Buddhist canon. The Dhammapada, or “sayings of the Buddha”, is a collection of 423 verses that tell about the ideals and teachings of the Buddha. When taken together, these verses provide a structured form of teaching within the Buddhist religion. These verses are a kind of guiding voice to the path of true enlightenment.

Meditation is very difficult to describe and can only truly be explained once experienced. It is the practice of mental concentration leading ultimately through a sequence of stages to the final goal of spiritual freedom, nirvana. The purpose of Buddhist meditation is to free ourselves from the delusion and thereby put an end to both ignorance and craving. The Buddhists describe the culminating trance-like state as transient; final Nirvana requires the insight of wisdom. The exercises that are meant to develop wisdom involve meditation on the true nature of reality or the conditioned and unconditioned elements that make up all phenomena. The goal of meditation is to develop a concept in the mind.

The drawing I chose was the making of the blanket by Esperanza, I believe this blanket represented such a huge cultural identity of who Esperanza and her family really are. The blanket was given to Esperanza from her grandmother Abuelita before they left Mexico to come live in California, this way they can escape Romona’s marriage to the mean uncle. “Look at the zigzag of the blanket. Mountains and valleys. Right now you are in the bottom of the valley and your problems loom big around you. But soon, you will be at the top of a mountain again. After you have lived many mountains and valleys, we will be together.”(51) This blanket was such a huge emotional support mechanism for Esperanza during all her trials in California. So in this paper

She was like an angel sent from heaven. She sat down, introduced herself, and brought out a Mandala book. For those of you who don’t know what a Mandala is, it is a geometric figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism, recognized for its deep spiritual meaning and representation of wholeness. Some even say they are the structures of our world. Flipping through the pages, I came across one that spoke to me in some form. She handed me the colored pencils, and she let me go to town on the

In each of my four categories, I have two symbols representing its importance. In my first category, which is culture my two symbols is the flag of Mexico and a dia de los muertos (day of the dead) skull. I picked the Mexican flag because I identify myself as Mexican. I also chose the dia de los muertos skull because it is an important holiday in Latin America. This holiday honors the deceased by celebrating life. For my Hobbies category, I drew a book and a theatrics facemask. One of my biggest passions is acting. Ever since I was a kid, I have always wanted to be on television and performing on stage. I also drew a book because I enjoy reading as a pass time. The next category is Animals for this section I drew a pug and a lion. For my final category, which is family, I drew an airplane and people. Although I do have some family living in Canada, majority of them live in Latin America. The only family I have living in Canada are from my mothers’ side of the family. All of my other family members, including my father and siblings live in Mexico.

Nicole utilizes a variety of themes and materials in her artworks. Her mandalas come to life on rough hemp canvases where the color gets absorbed by the thirsty texture. As the fibers need to be fed again and again, the mandala motifs arise shyly to the surface. The traditional method of making mandalas through the patient and repetitive movement of the hand dropping sand on a surface is mirrored in Nicole’s approach to constructing her mandalas, with an evident connection to meditation.

A third thing that I remembered seeing at the Philadelphia Art Museum was a big Ganesha statue. In class I learned that the large head of the elephant symbolizes wisdom, understanding and a selected intellect that must attain perfection in life. The large mean that a perfect person is the one who listens to other and assimilates ideas. And the four arms mean that the load is omnipresent and omnipotent.

The sculptures Seated Couple, Vision of Lady Xoc, and Coyote Clan Kachina Doll, each represent three distinct ancient cultures: the Dogon people of 18th and 19th century Mali, the Mayan culture between 681 and 725 B.C.E, and the Zuni Pueblo Native American culture during the 19th century. Each of these carved sculptures symbolizes truths universal to the human condition. The Seated Couple symbolizes the universal family unit. The Vision of Lady Xoc symbolizes blood sacrifice for venerated ancestors and preparation of warriors for battle. The Coyote Clan Kachina Doll symbolizes the power of troublesome spirits.

The man carrying the basket is what I believe to represent him. The ribbon seems to be tying him to what many people want him to believe is symbolized by the basket. The flowers represents those who are against him and want him to think a certain way. The woman in the background represent his personal beliefs. That help him stand despite what everyone else wants him to think or create in his art.

Overall, I think that miniature pig represents me as a person because I love to eat, relax, and play. Not only an animal, but some symbols also has a compelling meaning in my life. The one symbol that I thought was important in my life was the yellow bright smiley face. First, this symbol me gave me a lesson in my past because it motivated me to be happy during all the circumstances. In addition, I was feeling sad due to some personal problems and as I was surfacing thorugh the web and came across one of the smiley face. It felt like it's are smiling at me cause they are proud of me and that made me happy even though it was a bit creepy.Next, this symbol also applies to my present self because it tells me to hope and makes me smile even during the tough time. For instance, whenever I see the bright yellow smiley face, it gives me a feeling of hope and makes me want to keep going. Lastly, this symbol will not help me now, but also in future because I will be someone

It goes without saying that everyone on earth has at least one sanctuary. For some, this place is high up in the branches of a tree, where they can touch the sky with outstretched fingertips and feign a lack of attachment to the busy world lying below. For others, this sacred place might be found in a place as close and accessible as a cubbyhole in their own home. For others still, it might be in a library, or on a quiet mountaintop, the hard pews of a church building, or even a person. I myself have found my haven to be far away and, for now, out of my reach, in a city called Wilmington in North Carolina. It is the seventh or eighth largest city in the state, but the downtown area isn’t too busy to relax and breathe in the fresh air drifting from the beach only a few miles away. It is peaceful and serene, but still bustling with just the right amount of life and activity to be always uplifting, and flawless in its own way.

Her mother was a devout Catholic and passed these strong values down to her daughter, Frida. This can be seen through the crown of thorns around her neck rather than her head, showing herself as a Christian Martyr. The subtle blood that is trickling down her neck may represent that of her ongoing pain through her divorce. The contrasting butterflies on her headdress and bright background of leaves are suggestive of resurrection. Over the left-hand side, a monkey can be seen distracted playing with its hands. It was also a gift from Diego and a symbol of the devil she feels he is. As seen on her left-hand side a Black Cat can be noticed staring down the Hummingbird. Perhaps it is ready to feast on the good as it is a symbol of bad luck. She had experienced great trauma and pain in her life and this could be seen as the bad luck symbolised through the cat. To leave a blank background would be unlike Kahlo; the bright and varied shades of greens and yellows seem to show a wall of uncontrolled nature, possibly expressing her feelings at the time. Looking to the upper half of the painting Dragonflies and Butterflies fly around her hair that is intertwined with cloth, delineating a figure eight like crown filled with purples and maroon. We see the life filled Dragonflies and Butterflies

As a child, people will always remember certain destinations that stick with them that made a good impression. I have a place that not only made a good impression, it changed me. It made me think off all the things in life people take for granted; places, people, activates. This place brought all though special things in life to one place where I can enjoy them all at the same time. The Oregon coast. Traveling there, as a kid was always special. Waking up early in the morning and driving the long trip there, going through forests, valleys, and cities.