These ten masks – made on a base of felt and decorated with material varying from leather to porcupine quills – form part of a set but also stand alone, representing potential identities. They can exist as a sculpture or be worn. The different elements are like anecdotes: they write a story about an individual but only fully exist when they’re being watched or worn, at which point a dialogue exists with a space or a person.
Detailed Features
● Type: Mask
● Dimensions: 25 H x 15 W x 14 D cm
● Material: Felt, mixed media
● Date: 2020 - 2022
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