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Solar Iris
by Richard Bonk
MandalArt Healing Images © Richard Bonk
From ancient through contemporary cultural and spiritual traditions mandalas, or
circular art forms incorporating geometric patterns, cultural and deity representations,
have been used for aesthetic, decorative and instructional purposes. Beyond the more
mundane functions, mandalas also serve more esoteric purposes, being visual depictions,
or maps of inner realms. Often these mandalas are used as a meditative preparation
or focus with the intent of invoking a specific state of consciousness and/or insight.
As a consciousness explorer, meditator and artist, these images have held a special
interest for me. In my art making process, I seek to create images that document
and stimulate specific states of consciousness. My current spiritual-art explorations
have generated the MandalArt Healing Image process. As part of this technique an
"informational snapshot" is taken of a person or object. Original sources
may be as varied as a sound or voice recording, writing sample, biofeedback file,
astrological chart, e-mail, computer file, text or photo, which is then transformed
into raw data in the computer, then run through a series of art filters. The resultant
image is a unique aesthetic representation of the "parent." This image
can be "tweaked," i.e., altering colors, forms, etc., to generate an energetic
reaction or specific state of consciousness in its viewer, by-passing the inner cognitive
judge to appeal more directly to intuitive aspects of self. In turn this process
can encourage transformative insight and stimulate personal healing.
Bonk's work can be viewed and purchased at the Edge Life Expo 2003 (Booth 92), Gallery
360, Stonehenge Rocks and Rituals, and Powderhorn Holiday Art Sale (December 7).
He will be offering Mandala Making workshops at the Wellness Center's Yoga Studio
on December 6 (call 612-727-2989) and Articulture in January 2004 (612-729-51510).
He is available for artist residencies and workshops for schools, churches and community
organizations. Custom, individualized energy portraits are available upon request.
View additional MandalArt at: www.postpicasso.com/richardbonk.
For more information, call (612) 727-3562 or e-mail bonkx001@umn.edu
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