172 – Day of the Dead Kite Mandalas

How is it I’m just now finding out about the spectacular festival in Sumpango, Guatemala? Thank you, Sharon Owens … More

171 – Lady Sunbeam Mandala

Unless you are of a certain age, this contraption may be a bit foreign to you. In my youth, I used a similar device to this one; my ‘bonnet’ however was white instead of the cool colors of this one. Anyway, I decided to have a little fun with today’s MotD.

170 – Prawn Kimchi Noodle Mandala

I love the multiple representations of symmetrical and asymmetrical mandalas (food and plates) and spirals (prawns), all presented in a simple, elegant, asymmetrical way over an abstract background. While being a potential feast for the taste buds, it starts out as a feast for the eyes.

169 – Moser Mandala

Austrian graphic designer and artist, Koloman Moser, designed the medallions (and its related designs) that adorn Otto Wagner’s jugendstil apartment building (1898-99) in Vienna, Austria. It’s beautifully photographed here by nikon80cat.

168 – Wagnalls Wheel Mandala

Artist Brian Dettmer carved out details in a set of encyclopedias and put them all together to form this delightful mandala-like piece of art. What would otherwise be an outdated set of books now becomes a visual merry-go-round of images that flash before us, giving us the world in pictures instead of words.

167 – Cycad Mandala

Now here’s someone who has learned to color outside the lines! South African Sculptor Jennifer Maestre creates these amazing three dimensional pieces using the pointed tips of color pencils.

166 – Mardi Gras Rose Mandala

I love roses and this one’s a beaut! It’s called a about Mardi Gras Rose. I love the vibrant, rich colors of this rose. You just know this one smells delicious!