Exhibition Dates: January 30-February 26, 2025Reception Date: Saturday, February 15th from 1:00pm to 3:30pmIn my collection, Glorious, each piece serves as a manifestation of the dreamer search forcompleteness and self-unity. These mandalas invite viewers to pause and reflect, encouraging anexamination of how the artwork transforms their inner landscape.In a world often filled with tumult and distraction, these pieces offer a sacred space forconnection. As you engage with each mandala, I hope you find a moment of tranquility andinsight, allowing the art to guide you on your personal journey toward harmony and wholeness.Embrace the stillness within the chaos, and may each mandala resonate with your unique path.Sharon Weir is a lifelong creative whose artistic journey has evolved through multiplemediums. Currently, she is captivated by the fusion of assemblage art and the ancientpractice of mandala making. Each time Sharon approaches a blank canvas, sheembraces the unknown, allowing her pieces to come to life through intuition andemotion.With years of experience teaching high school, Sharon finds that her connection tocreativity has been vital in maintaining her balance and sanity. A pivotal moment in herartistic development came from a single assemblage class with the late Richard AllenWells, who inspired her to transition from two-dimensional to three-dimensional work.This transformative experience ignited her current obsession with mandalas and thestudy of sacred geometry, drawing from ancient interpretations to uncover hiddenwisdom.Originally from Bakersfield, CA, she moved to Reno, NV in 1968 where she attended HugHigh School. Sharon’s life journey has taken her across the United States, enriching herexperiences and perspectives. She holds a master’s degree in teaching and finds joy inworking with teenagers, fostering their creativity.When she’s not inspiring the next generation in the classroom, Sharon enjoys creatingart, playing with her poodles, or spending cherished moments with her grandchildren.She is grateful for the unwavering support of her wife, who encourages her in all herartistic and personal endeavors.Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm to 4:00pmFor information about the exhibit and the artist, please contact the gallery curator, Maria Partridge • maria@sierra-arts.org
