I'm always ready to jump into a project that offers a great tactile experience as well as a visual one. This one did not disappoint.There is something very magical about masks and the anonymity they offer. We started with a lively discussion about different situations where you might wear a mask and how much fun they can be. Many of our artists shared warm memories of times in their lives they enjoyed this magic. We shifted the conversation a bit to tribal masks and their purposes. We even had an artist share an experience they had visiting a Native American tribe and witnessing the construction of a ceremonial mask.
Using a simple piece of bamboo as the base, the artist placed glass beads and wire to create faces with amazing expressions. These pieces became a great focus of laughter and curiosity for months to come whenever an artist saw them hanging on the wall.
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