Healing Mandala
The artwork for the Interagency Advocacy Center provides healing images and shapes for children visiting this facility. The three pieces are titled "Healing Mandala" because of the forms of a circle and square. All assist the viewer in attaining a sense of peace by providing an image that can be used in a meditative way. The light sculpture intends to empower children; it comes "alive" only when they interact with the sculpture.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Southside
Collection(s): Pima County
Funding: Facilities
Artist(s): Nina Borgia-Aberle, Stephen Grede
Nina Borgia-Aberle, Stephen Grede, Healing Mandala, 2008.
Working with tile, artists Nina Borgia-Aberle and Stephen Grede embellished the space using geometric patterns and images of lotus flowers. An interactive light sculpture found further in the space changes appearance at a simple touch.
Dimensions: Terrazzo floor: 8' diameter; wall tile: 18'h x 8'w, light sculpture: 5'h x 20"w
Address: The Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center (2329 E. Ajo Way)
