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Flower Mandalas by Kathy Klein

Flower Mandalas (Danmalas) by Kathy Klein

In vedic sanskrit dān: the giver, mālā: garland of flowers the giving of flower circles

Found a beautiful gallery by Kathy Klein. She uses natural objects such as flowers, vegetables, leaves etc and makes beautiful kaleidoscopic images. These images are referred to as giving flower circles- a sanscrit word: Danmalas

The site says that the Danmalas are "meant to remind us all to listen to the unheard voice of nature, creation, and the eternal mystery."

Beautiful images with a beautiful message. I wanted to share them with you.

I also came across this beautiful poem that was written by the artist's child and I think it captures the beauty of what Ms. Klein does with her art.

My mom carries an orb of light with her wherever she goes. She shows it to people sometimes, and they laugh. Sometimes it’s around her face and her eyes glow like emeralds. And when she is ready, she sets it on the ground, and flowers hover around it in perfect symmetry.