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Jesus Salgueiro: The Intersection of Mandalas and Nylon

HUFFINGTON POST
By Elysabeth Alfano
Photo: Courtesy of the artist
ILLINOIS---When I attended a preview of distinguished Chicago artist Jesus Salgueiro, I was thrilled to learn the story behind his art. Salgueiro unveiled his latest works of art in a surprisingly short exhibit: "Going Gaga for Love Mandalas." His two-part exhibit focused on his affinity for love, featuring 12 iconic renditions of pop super star Lady Gaga -- including one piece that even made her cry upon seeing it -- as well as 42 "love" mandalas, a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. Salgueiro's mandalas are large, inviting, imposing and tranquil all in one. Mandalas represent the universe, the circle of life and radial balance. Most often created in sand and swept away shortly after completion, Salgueiro's mandalas are unique as they are done on canvas with nylon, creating a lasting image of this spiritual symbol. [link]
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Ernest Disney-Britton said…
Finding inspiration from the ancient traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, and linking them to Lady Gaga is a surprising twist to religious art, and by the reports I've read, it seems to work. I am however struck by the notion of Mandalas being constructed of nylon though. Part of the beauty of Buddhist Mandala's is their impermanence, and it's the entire point of the creation is to experience it coming and also going away. Nylon on the other hand lasts forever, and in doing so sends a different message. I'm not judging that message, but I am calling attention to the difference.
Fri Sep 27, 09:15:00 AM EDT
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