# Spiritually Painted Records Sara Roizen Creates Stunning Mandalas Using Records as Canvas By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-roizen References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/vinyl-record-mandalas-hand-painted-sara-roizen/) & [sararoizen](http://www.sararoizen.com/Vinyl-Record-Mandalas) The work of art therapists is praised by many as being one of the most expressive and healing forms of therapy for a variety of ailments, and Sara Roizen is taking an interesting approach to the art form by utilizing records as canvas. Created using [old, discarded records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) and [acrylic paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe), Roizen uses the circular nature of the medium to create mandalas; works of art that are utilized in [prayer and meditation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-spark-card-deck). Speaking of her work, Roizen explains, "I work spontaneously and intuitively in the studio in a form of dialogue between myself and the materials. This process is a constant self-exploration, often revealing feelings of which I was previously unaware.” This expressive yet sombre approach makes the work and the method of doing so that much more amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art Therapy Sustainability:** Art therapists are finding creative ways to repurpose discarded items, such as records, to create sustainable and expressive works of art. - **Mindfulness Artwork:** Artists are turning to mandalas and other mindfulness-inspired artwork to help individuals practice meditation and promote mental wellbeing. - **Intuitive Artistic Expression:** Artists like Sara Roizen are embracing a spontaneous and intuitive approach to the creative process, resulting in unique and deeply personal works of art. ### Where This Applies - **Art Therapy:** The art therapy industry can explore new sustainable options for art materials and embrace mindfulness-inspired artwork in their treatment plans. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can potentially collaborate with artists like Sara Roizen to create unique and sustainable merchandise using old records as canvas. - **Wellness Industry:** The wellness industry can incorporate mindfulness-inspired artwork like mandalas into their offerings, providing customers with tools to practice meditation and enhance mental wellbeing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Auditory Artwork Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece.md)