We conclude our Summer of 2006 Austin, Texas, tour today with the engaging Virgnia Fleck.

We interviewed Austin artist Fleck in her studio where she talked about the evolution of her mandalas -- gorgeous nine-foot circles of color built using a surprising material.

Fleck's mandalas make a statement that has resonated with art collectors, museums, galleries, and civic art programs. They are meditations on materialism that challenge us to contemplate just how much we consume.

One mandala is shown in the video. For other examples, please see the gallery link in the sidebar.