Mandalas for World Peace Sculpture – North Port, Florida - Atlas Obscura

Mandalas for World Peace Sculpture

A sculpture of 18 beautiful clay mandalas on display at Warm Mineral Springs in Florida sends a message of world peace. 

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Eighteen individual mandalas for world peace spiral against a backdrop of thousands of glittering blue cups in this inspiring 9 x 5 foot, 600-pound clay sculpture.

The symbolic circular mandalas were created by artists from around the world. Many artists submitted a mandala design and 18 were included in the sculpture, designed by John Cheer, a clay instructor at North Port Art Center.

Cheer stated about his project: “At this point, humanity has reached the height of technology; but our hearts, minds and imaginations are slowly slipping away. Many people have stopped imagining world peace is even possible; even in their own lives, peace is not possible.”

The outdoor sculpture is now displayed at Warm Mineral Springs resort.

 Update as of February 2020: The sculpture is currently being renovated and should return within six months. 

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Nice stop between Sarasota and Fort Myers. It is free to stop in and see the sculpture, but must tell them at the entrance. 941.426.1692

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