Centred in a deep love for the earth and all their beings, Kara Mandel’s practice serves as an invitation to inquire into the nature of the self and the wider circles of interdependent relationships within which we exist. Through a curious exploration of meditative practices, movement, and sensuality she has seen her inner and outer landscapes shift and as such, her work is deeply influenced by these moments.
She has long held a deep fascination for the physical/emotional/spiritual body, and how each individual’s personal and collective experience shapes their perceptions of the world, creating the lens through which they define themselves.
With humility and gratitude, I pay respect to the traditional & true custodians of the lands and waters on which I live, work, and play-- the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) Peoples of the Kulin nation. I honour Elders past, present and emerging for their role in sustaining culture through the violence of colonisation and acting as the keepers of wisdom & stories of their people and country. The same respect extends out to all First Nations peoples across the world.