Mandala & Pewter Art with Rich Symbolism
Lorna Doone creates intricate mandalas, pewter works, and mixed-media pieces that transform interiors with texture, pattern, and meaning. Each artwork carries story and symbolism, designed for collectors, designers, and spaces that value craft with soul.
Meet Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone (Lorna Rees) is a South African artist working in pewter, mandalas, and mixed media. Inspired by symbolism and imagery, she translates ancient motifs into contemporary artworks that resonate in homes, lodges, and public spaces.
Her practice spans pewter tiles, busts and torsos, seals, stained-glass inserts, mandala works, and commissioned interior pieces. With decades of experience and international commissions, her work celebrates craftsmanship while inviting viewers into layered stories of heritage, material, and meaning.
Lorna was commissioned by former Amy Kleinhans to create an artwork for Nelson Mandela’s 85th birthday in 2003. She created the stories of his life, in symbols using metaphor and personification. The framed Pewter artwork was presented to him, and together with Amy Kleinhans, Lorna discussed the significance of the symbols with Madiba.
The Mandala Collection
Lorna’s latest work focuses on mandalas — rich, circular patterns layered with symbolism. Each piece is a meditation in metal and mixed materials, representing balance, connection, and inner journeys. Available as framed artworks or bespoke commissions, the mandalas are equally suited to contemporary interiors and contemplative spaces.
Pewter as Canvas
Lorna discovered pewter in 2000 and has since mastered its reflective, malleable qualities. Using modern, lead-free pewter sheeting, she creates tactile surfaces that incorporate fabrics, jewels, and found materials. Her pewter work ranges from intimate, one-off pieces to large-scale commissions for hotels, lodges, and private collectors.
From Studios to Global Hotels
Lorna’s portfolio includes stained-glass door panels, symbolic seals, and custom installations. She has directed large-scale art procurement projects, notably sourcing and curating works for the Park Hyatt in Dubai, and produced bespoke collections for clients in the Seychelles and beyond.
Her ability to move between personal commissions and international projects makes her practice both versatile and deeply rooted in story.
Explore the Gallery
Mandalas
Busts & Torsos
Expressive, sculptural forms.
Tiles & Panels
Stained Glass
