Mandel’s most recent series is based on toys, which were important to her and her children. Although fragile in nature, her sculptures are interactive, begging the viewer to touch and play. She is currently incorporating found objects into her creations. Mandel works directly with children in her native Philadelphia as she brings art to them in an after school program. She also works as a docent at the National Liberty Museum. Her favorite solo exhibitions have been in school galleries where she conducts workshops with the viewers. Most recently she was invited to exhibit in “Best of Philadelphia Glass Artists” as well as in Philadelphia’s City Hall.
