Photographic Mandalas

My intention for this series of images is to place the photograph into a new context.  To yield the images a product of design, rather than a representation of the actual objects that were photographed, thus becoming a recontextualisation of how we view photography as a medium.  This implies a change in meaning of the traditional photograph into something new and pensive.

These photographic mandalas are a representation of nature in a meditative state, and how nature has meant repose and reflection in my life.  The circular shape of these madalas represents centeredness, a working of the inside out, and a contemplation of how life comes full circle.  These images are composed of sixteen sections of mirrored images, creating an eight segmented design. This number eight represents infinity with regards to the circular form.

• Creative Divergent: Virginia Hineline
• From: Grand Rapids, MI

Submitted to Summer 2010 Showcase