Siobhan Bedford Artist

SIOBHAN BEDFORD FINE ART

Mandala Mala Project

Siobhan Bedford
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Mandala Mala Project

Lots of you know all about my Mandala Mala Project but if it’s new to you…

The quick story is…

I’m making 108 mandalas, that instead of selling I give away in exchange for doing good deeds. I call them “tasks.” The idea is to make art a catalyst to nudge our world in a positive direction. You can think of it as a pay it forward art project.

It has taken me many years to make and give away the first 73 mandalas.

This past year I’ve made over a dozen new mandalas that are now ready to go out into the world. They are perfect for giving this holiday season.

These are little mixed media encaustic pieces that shimmer depending on how the light hits the surface. I sanded and rubbed the wax with graphite & interference powder creating a sort of satin metallic look. An artist friend of mine described them as little jewels…which I think is just right.

These mandalas are extra special because the “task” is making a donation to help fight cancer. I’ve chosen the Cancer Research Institute to be the charity. Their mission is to "Save more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer."

This past year many people in my circle of friends & family have had their lives cut short or shook up by a diagnosis. I’ve never felt so grateful for the people who devote their intelligence and skills to fight cancer. These mandalas are just a little way to support the work they do.

Do you want to make a donation and get a Mandala ?

The way it works is…

STEP 1: Pick from the mandalas below

*Yes, you can do more than one…they look especially nice in sets of three!

*Yes, you can do it even if you’ve already done one of my mandalas in the past.

STEP 2: Let me know by email which mandala or mandalas you would like.

*First email gets you first dibs.

Step 3: I’ll set them aside for you & send you the link to donate.

Step 4: Make your donation

$50 minimum donation for each small, 5" x 5" mandala
$100 minimum donation for each medium, 8" x 8" mandala

*Yes, you can definitely donate more if you would like

STEP 5: Send me your confirmation email that you made your donation. Then schedule a time with me to pick up your mandalas.

*Yes, you are more awesome than the average awesome!

Be Well & Happy Thanksgiving!


The Shimmers

Yay! this one has been claimed, Shimmer One, 8” x 8”, $100 Minimum Donation

Yay! this one has been claimed, Shimmer One, 8” x 8”, $100 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! -MH Shimmer Two, 8” x 8”, $100 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! -MH Shimmer Two, 8” x 8”, $100 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - MH,  Shimmer Three, 8” x 8”, $100 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - MH, Shimmer Three, 8” x 8”, $100 Minimum Donation


 

The Glimmers

Glimmer One, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Glimmer One, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Glimmer Two, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Glimmer Two, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! -SM, Glimmer Three, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! -SM, Glimmer Three, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation


 

Chaos Mandalas

Chaos One, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Chaos One, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Chaos Two, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Chaos Two, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Chaos Three,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Chaos Three, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation


 

Out of the Blue Mandalas

Yay! This one has been claimed! - EG, Out of The Blue One,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - EG, Out of The Blue One, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - SM, Out of The Blue Two,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - SM, Out of The Blue Two, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - BD, Out of the Blue Three,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - BD, Out of the Blue Three, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation


 

Calmness Mandala

Yay! This one has been claimed! - VM Calmness One,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - VM Calmness One, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - VM Calmness Two,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - VM Calmness Two, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - VM Calmness Three,  5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

Yay! This one has been claimed! - VM Calmness Three, 5” x 5”, $50 Minimum Donation

To learn more

check out these videos on YouTube &

visit the Cancer Research Institute

So let us rather not be sure of anything,
Beside ourselves, and only that, so
Miraculous beings come running to help.
Crazed, lying in a zero circle, mute,
We shall be saying finally,
With tremendous eloquence, Lead us.
When we have totally surrendered to that beauty,
We shall be a mighty kindness.
— Rumi