Mandala art
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2025-08-13
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UMT Lahore
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Beyond cultural and geographic limits, mandala art has become an international symbol of inner balance and peace because of its powerful symbolism of unity and integrity. Carl Jung’s psychiatric discoveries restored mandala art, which originated from ancient spiritual traditions, by seeing it as an acute representation of the individual and a mirror of the shared thought. In Jung’s view, the mandala’s round form represents the process of specification and the amalgamation of opposites, highlighting the human mind’s fraught attempt to create inner order amid chaos.
He emphasized that mandalas have been used as universal representations of unity and connection throughout human history, not only in a single culture. This study and artistic exploration, which draws inspiration from Jung's philosophy, uses mandala art as both an aesthetically beautiful design and a way to convey a message of cultural harmony and global union. The useful allocation of the project involves making textile-based mandala representations using a variety of methods, such as machine embroidery, crocheting, and rug making. Each composition reflects harmony, rhythm, and symmetry and is a diligent development of the traditional mandala form.
The color scheme used was deeply affected by traditional Indian mandala art, which is known for its lively and rich tones such as saffron, deep reds, greens, royal blues, and golden tones. These colors were selected for their artistic traits as well as their symbolism in Indian philosophy: green growth, blue restfulness, yellow insight, and red energy. By using these colors, both an emotional fusion and cultural accuracy is what the project hopes to signify.
The merge of mandala designs into a variation of fabric techniques exemplifies the adaptability and absoluteness of this ancient art form. In addition to honouring the classic beauty of mandala art, this collection highlights its applicability as a modern representation of harmony, peace, and awareness in a divided world.