Mandala, 2025

Location: Clark County Residential Treatment Center, Vancouver

About the Artwork

Mandala by Blessing Hancock encourages a meditative state to silence the inner critic and calm the mind. Lighting within the sculpture changes, creating a warm and contemplative space throughout the day. “Mandala” means “circle” in the Sanskrit language, and the sculpture represents a safe, contained, healing space.

This artwork explores how a meditative mental health practice can be visualized and serve the mission of the Clark County Residential Treatment Facility. Focusing your attention on a mandala has been shown to boost the immune system, reduce stress and pain, lower blood pressure, promote sleep, and ease depression.

A mandala is a circular symbol with rings of intricate and symmetrical patterns. In Buddhism and other Eastern religions, the mandala represents the universe, wholeness, and totality. It is used for meditation as its detailed layers encourage you to look closely, focusing your thoughts.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.

About the Artist

Blessing Hancock creates public art that combines natural forms with technology and community engagement. Her artworks reflect the communities where they are located. Hancock has created more than sixty site-specific, large-scale sculptures around the world. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Landscape Architecture degree.

Medium	Stainless steel and LED lights
Dimensions	8 ft 2 in high x 8 ft wide x 4 ft 4 in deep
ID Number	WSAC2021.020.000
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Arizona, United States

Agency	Department of Social and Health Services
Artwork Location	Clark County Residential Treatment Center .
WA County	Clark County
Placement	Exterior
Site Type	State Agency
Address	5232 NE 159th St. Vancouver, WA 98686
Geo. Coordinates	45.73756, -122.617223
Before Visiting	Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access.
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