Where does the mandala come from?

The word mandala comes from Sanskrit and means circle.

A mandala is a work created from a center, then enriched by repeated patterns and harmonious colors, according to spontaneity.

The geometric shapes of mandalas have very ancient origins, dating back several millennia, and although they are often associated with Buddhism and Hinduism, some designs and patterns have been discovered in South American cultures like the Incas, and indigenous cultures of North America.

Based on symmetry and geometric patterns called sacred geometry, which is a type of design based on the repetition of geometric shapes often found in sacred places, for example in a mosque, a Tibetan temple, Gothic stained glass windows, or certain forms of Native American art, a synagogue, or a church.

Sacred geometry is a concept that explores the relationships between geometric shapes and their symbolic and spiritual meaning. Even today, they are used as meditation tools to recenter oneself and express one's creativity.

This meditative drawing taught me an important philosophy. Drawing symmetry with a pencil or paint does not allow for absolute precision, as a machine would. Imprecise lines or irregular patterns may appear, impossible to correct, and one can only learn from them, but looking at a finished, magnificent, and complete work, one realizes that there were no mistakes. The whole is magnificent. Each creation is unique and has its own character.