A series of four wearable handmade papier mâché masks called Bifacce. The series is inspired by the classical Japanese theatrical form Noh, as well as the Italian theatre style of Commedia dell'Arte. Interestingly, the two theatres arose around the same historical period. In the Incontro Teatrale series, Sergio tried to find physiognomic similarities between their various characters.
Detailed Features
● Type: Mask
● Dimensions: 32 H x 34 W cm
● Material: Papier-mâché
● Date: 2021
Italy Artisan at work: Violin making Paris Andrew Luthier
Italy Thomas Giordano Viganò Cabinet maker
Takeshi Kitamura, from The Ateliers of Wonders series Rinko Kawauchi, Takeshi Kitamura Weaver
Japan Imaemon Imaizumi XIV, from The Ateliers of Wonders series Rinko Kawauchi, Imaemon Imaizumi XIV Ceramicist