Masks for Masks' Sake

I decided to start over on my series of masks for this semester.

Originally I had applied the theme of Insanity to my projected masks for this series, but with the application of the same theme to my other jewelery pieces for the semester, I am removing this theme from my masks.

Why?

Well, I feel that I need to treat my mask making as an introduction. I have limited experience making masks, and I'm not yet comfortable enough to apply such an interpretive and expansive theme to techniques that I have yet to gain decent control over. Just as a student of jewelry design sticks with basic concepts in intro (simple pendants and rings), I will do the same with my masks for now. I need to learn proper techniques and concepts before attempting to interpret and adjust them into less literal pieces. This is a decision based not on concept, but on technical skill.

So I plan on doing some more masks like my Contemporary Shaman Mask of the Healer which are more literal adaptations of masks, and more conceptual in the depth of meaning.

So onward I will push using traditional designs with contemporary interpretations and concepts. I will also be using different mediums to attempt very traditional techniques, including the hopeful application of a full alabaster mask.


See you space cowboy.....