“To all cultures, in the succession of annual cycles, winter has symbolised the time of nature’s greatest withdrawal into itself; and the time of the least presence, on Earth, of the Sun, the primary source of light and life.
It has a very close analogy with rest and sleep; but also with interiority and the invisible; with silence and peace.
And yet, both nature’s motion of retreat and the diminished presence of light do not represent a minus, a loss; rather, in the cosmic play of complementaries, after the explosion of spring, the fullness of summer, and the weariness of autumn, winter offers nature the way to regain its strength, drawing it from the depths of the earth; so that it can offer spring the impetus and energy for its bursting forth.
In this Mandala by Giada Zammitti, all this finds expression, for the first time in her creations, in the presence of five quadrangular figures.
And this is neither an accident nor an impromptu novelty. The square, in fact, symbolises stasis, stillness, pause. We see five of them, from the central one, in which the primordial symbol of the Taoist Yin Yang is revealed, then intersecting, the others, the irradiated crowns, of the first circle, up to the one whose vertexes overflow from the whole figure, and touch the four sides of the overall pattern.
The colours degrade, by counterpoint, from delicate magenta, to soft blue, to snow-white, to soft yellow, to red.
The silent Way is probably the artist’s most complete and mature work; beyond its magnificent graphic design, it succeeds in capturing the essence of the most mysterious of seasons. Credit where credit is due.
The silent Way is a work not only for art connoisseurs, but, perhaps above all, for fine spirits”
WHAT IS A MANDALA
A mandala is a sacred geometric design that originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. It is often depicted as a circle with intricate patterns and symbols radiating from the center. The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” and it represents the universe or the sacred space within it.
Mandalas are used as tools for meditation, spiritual reflection, and personal growth. They are believed to help individuals connect with their inner selves, find balance and harmony, and tap into a higher state of consciousness.
The design of a mandala is highly symbolic. The circular shape represents wholeness and unity, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things. The center of the mandala is considered the focal point, representing the center of our being or the divine essence within us.
Creating or engaging with mandalas can be a transformative practice, offering a pathway to inner peace, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.
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