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I want to represent garlic, the garlic bulb, as a plant mandala: I want you to look at garlic as if it were a plant mandala. A common center. Aligned cloves. Each one autonomous. All united on a shared base. Separable. Reproducible. Coherent. Not just as a botanical coincidence but as a structure that carries information of a higher order.
An intricate mandala design features garlic bulbs, garlic cloves, and garlic roots arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The garlic bulbs are primarily white or off-white with some light green stems, showcasing various bulbous and elongated shapes, some appearing like miniature gourds or bells. Interspersed among the bulbs are individual garlic cloves with their papery skins, ranging in color from pale cream to warm brown and orange tones. In the very center of the mandala is a cluster of fibrous garlic roots, forming a textured sun-like or star-like focal point. The background of the mandala is black, which contrasts sharply with the lighter elements and defines their outlines. Surrounding the central garlic motif is a border composed of scalloped shapes filled with a stippled or textured pattern in shades of dark teal and green, giving a sense of depth and organic texture. Extending from these scalloped shapes is a delicate, intricate line work pattern in black, resembling netting or lace, set against a cream-colored background in the corners and edges of the square image frame. The overall composition creates a highly detailed and stylized botanical art piece, reminiscent of a stained glass window or a mosaic, with a focus on natural elements arranged in a harmonious, decorative pattern.
