CLICS Exhibit - Winter Quarter 2005

An Art Exhibit Featuring the Work of Elizabeth Zaikowski

A thought-provoking art exhibit, Cross-Cultural Symbology of the Mandala Art Form, is on display at CLICS. The exhibit features the ancient mandala art form, its cross-cultural influences, and life-size mandalas created by artist, Elizabeth Zaikowski. To complement the exhibit, the Cross-Cultural Center will display additional mandalas and offer a Mandala Making Workshop lead by Zaikowski.

If you've never experienced this powerful art form, please join us at one or both of these Winter Quarter events!

February 3rd, 4-6pm, CLICS will host a lively art exhibit reception that features amazing life-size mandalas and their artist, live drumming, and food to celebrate the art form and honor Black History Month! Special guest speakers and African art will also be featured at this free event. Interested in participating in the drum circle? Email us! February 24th, 4-6pm, the Cross-Cultural Center will host a free, hands-on Mandala Making Workshop that is open to all. Learn how to create your own mandala with Elizabeth Zaikowski!

Zaikowski and Mandala

The mandala art form originated in India and is found in Tibetan, Mayan, Chinese, and Native American cultures among others. The Sanskrit word mandala means “circle” in its simplest translation. Mandalas often symbolize the micro within the macro and the process of creating a mandala is typically associated with spiritual growth or meditation.

Visit CLICS and the Cross-Cultural Center throughout the quarter to view Elizabeth Zaikowski’s mandala art work and learn more about the art form. You can also view some of Zaikowski's art online.

For more information, contact:
Marlo Young, CLICS, m2young@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-4803
Charlene Martinez, Cross-Cultural Center, http://ccc.ucsd.edu, ccmartinez@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-9689