The Symbol Life

Many equate the ancient-Indian mandala with life itself, so it’s an interesting analogy that artist Jason Ripper’s working in his new “Mandala” exhibit at Step Gallery. Ripper’s metaphorical floor construct is crafted out of colored duct and gaffing tapes, and life held together by industrial adhesives is a pretty good...
By Clay McNearSeptember 4, 2008
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Many equate the ancient-Indian mandala with life itself, so it’s an interesting analogy that artist Jason Ripper’s working in his new “Mandala” exhibit at Step Gallery. Ripper’s metaphorical floor construct is crafted out of colored duct and gaffing tapes, and life held together by industrial adhesives is a pretty good analogy for how we feel come about midday on a Monday. Blah.

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Clay McNear

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