Elders create eco mandalas

I enjoy facilitating an Elders’ art class in San Francisco every Friday. For the past 6 weeks we have been focusing on mandalas. I discussed the sacredness of the circle symbol in many cultures, in nature, and in religion. We designed rose window mandalas based on the cathedral stained glass windows of Europe. We made [...]

Plastic bag mandalas reveal surprising beauty of throw aways

I just came across Virgina Fleck, a wonderful found object, eco artist. She was featured in a craft tweet. Here is what Virginia says about her work:
Rooted in the American woman’s handcraft tradition of quilt making, Virginia Fleck’s mandalas are as layered with content as they are with color and material. These intricately crafted, large [...]

She will be seen!

My Venus sculpture will be featured in the Intertidal Art Show at Alta Bates Hospital! Hurrah! I was concerned that she may not meet the criteria because of a nudity restriction. I thought it may be iffy and so I am glad she will be displayed.
She really was created in the spirit of celebration and [...]

Ocean inspired art creates healing environment at Alta Bates Hospital, reception 5/10

I’ve created five new sculpture pieces which will be displayed at a show called
“Intertidal”
Included in the show are:
Photographs by Jamie McHugh
Photo art by Tara Gill
Collages by Susan Adame
Sculpture by Judy Shintani
May 10 – July 10, 2008
Always open
Artists’ reception Sat. May 10, 5-7 pm
Community Art Gallery
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley
This show offered some [...]