# 78: The Unity Mandala Project (With Raphael Divi)

Raphael Vincent a Haitian-born artist and activist based out of Victoria, British Columbia, who celebrates the concept of strength through unity in order to bring a sense of belonging and identity to school-aged students through the creation of collaborative mandalas made from a common household item.Raphael hopes to create a healing symbol for those involved in the system and bringing students together for the greater good.In this conversation, we talk about art as a healing force, the unity of humanity, and Raphael shares an easy exercise that can help any creativity skeptic regain a sense of creativity. You can find out more about Raphael on his website https://www.theunitymandala.com or by following him on Instagram at raphaeldivi