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"I was born in 1946 in Ancash, Peru. I am a self-taught artist, dedicating myself to ceramics and craftmaking since my youth. I specialize in masks influenced by the Vicus, Mochica, and Nazca cultures. I focus largely on the mix of form and color, and despite a lack of formal training I have created a unique, personal style. I try to always remember my roots, while also learning from my readings and travels.
Added on: Jan 21, 2001 | Hits: 3282
These masks are made by Trish Smith who is based in Aberdeen Scotland. * Each mask is handmade from clay and sisal twine. * Each mask is unique, no moulds are used in the creation process.
Added on: Jan 22, 2001 | Hits: 3263
Steve Pinkowski , a native Californian, winner of awards for his clever depictions in latex and paint, has designed costumes, props and masks for "The Wizard of Oz" production at the legendary San Gabriel Civic Auditorium including the "Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Flying Monkeys", as well as "Simon of Legree, Uncle Thomas, Scientific Dogs, and Guards" masks for "The Small House of Uncle Thomas " scene in the "The King and I" performances at the Claremont Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater and Fullerton Civic Light Opera . His many accomplishments also include designing props and sets for the Men In Black(MIB) ride at Universal Florida
Added on: May 22, 2003 | Hits: 3247
" Imagine an island where all the earth?s reusable items wash upon it?s shore, and from that incredible resource emerge a race of creatures who create their own culture, royal court and deities. Santa Cruz artist, Rhan Wilson has not only imagined such a place, but has created many of its inhabitants as well, all from materials that he realized were still too useful to have simply thrown away. Rhan calls these creations ?Castaways", their Gods ?Jugheads?, and has brought them together for you in this art exhibit entitled,"From the Temple of Castaway Island."
Added on: Dec 25, 2005 | Hits: 3226
Sometimes called 'Haitian ironwork', or 'Haitian metal cut-outs', these pieces are great additions as accents in ethnic interior design schemes, especially those with an African, or Caribbean theme.
Added on: Feb 11, 2003 | Hits: 3199
Marianne Martins livslange interesse for teatermagi, kostumekunst og kropsudtryk har i dag f?rt til en produktion af unikke fantasifulde masker, der hver is?r formidler sin helt egen stemning til livets karneval. Maskerne er specielt egnede som dekoration -det kan v?re sig i hjemmet eller som vindues -eller messe udstilling.
Added on: Nov 08, 2003 | Hits: 3197
Since 1980, I have been making and using masks like these to teach acting and improvisation. I have designed about a hundred masks, which I have used on stage in the Chicago area at the Organic, Bailiwick, Second City, New American and Center theatres, and at the Woodstock Opera House.
Added on: Jan 22, 2001 | Hits: 3192
Custom over-the-head latex masks of comic heroes and villains. I have begun doing other subject matter like characters from video games ( Halo 2) and cinema monsters that have not been done to date..
Added on: Dec 01, 2004 | Hits: 3114
In a small suburb south-east of Mexico City live Delfino Castillo Alonso and his wife Angela Torres de Castillo. They both create a unique type of masks work used for the Charro or Country Gentleman carnival. Mr. Castillo carries on a tradition passed down from his great grandfather to his grandfather and to Mr. Castillo of making masks out of wax. The masks are primarily worn by Carnival masqueraders in small towns around Mexico City and the State of Mexico. The masks are primarily used for the Traje (Suit) de Charro or de Ledita. Technique: The masks are made out of wax formed over plaster of Paris mold. The process begins by placing 3 layers of starched cotton cloth (manta) over the plaster mold. Then the cotton layer is painted pink with a forchina powder to attain the color of the skin. The painted cloth mask is then let to dry for 5 hours under the sun. Ingot bee wax is melted and poured over the cloth mask. This particular and unique technique allows for a very realistic facial features of the mask. The masks are enhanced with detail painting around the eyes, cheeks and forehead. The addition of eyebrows, mustaches, and beards made from ixtle (agave fiber) and horse's tail to create different characters such as the Charros. The mask has gold teeth. The dancer attaches the mask to his face using the color ribbon in the mask forehead.
Added on: Jan 30, 2001 | Hits: 3060
He started his career in 1955, when his product won the first prize in a regional ogoh-ogoh competition Chandra?s skill in creating unusual ogoh-ogohs has attracted many orders coming not only from Hindus in Bali, but also from hotels in Nusa Dua, Kuta Jimbaran, and Sanur. The ogoh-ogoh figure is a big statue made of bamboo frame enclosed by paper mache or cloth. The figure?s face is made of cork or a wood carved depending on the form desired. It is decorated by paint or feathers made of fibers of plant that has already been processed.
Added on: Jul 21, 2002 | Hits: 3060
Unsere Werkstatt besteht seit 1986 und in diesen Jahren hat sich ein gro?er Fundus an Erfahrungen gebildet. In dieser Zeit haben wir mit unz?hligen Materialien und Techniken gearbeitet und sind deshalb heute in der Lage, Sie bei Ihren Projekten umfassend zu beraten.
Added on: Jan 30, 2001 | Hits: 3040
An active member of the craft community in the United States for over twenty-five years, Wendy has focused on sculptural leather, fashion design, dollmaking, and leather bookbinding.
Added on: Jan 31, 2001 | Hits: 3037
We construct each Curious Mask carefully by hand using materials such as jute, wire, felt, beads, sea shells, vintage supplies and more. Our masks are designed on a one-size-fits-all adjustable internal wire frame, which is lined with felt for comfort. The masks tie on easily with a simple knot of the extra long jute tie rope
Added on: Jul 31, 2002 | Hits: 3031
Masks made of ex. burlap.Some of the masks are covered in fabric, trims and feathers. Some have hand made jewelry pieces attached, some have found objects attached to them as well as jewels and feathers. "Each of these Costume Salon masks is entirely unique and should be considered collector's items. Each mask is designed by Julie Anderson in her Santa Fe studio and painstakingly hand-worked from fine materials. Take note of the extraordinary detail and personality crafted into each mask. You will not find any other masks in the world that compare to Costume Salon masks.
Added on: Feb 01, 2003 | Hits: 2999
West Indies Indian (clay art) masks and sculptures. Precious gemstones and other materials including glass artworks.
Added on: Oct 10, 2003 | Hits: 2983
Curious Masks are unique handcrafted magical masks.
Added on: Jun 16, 2002 | Hits: 2958
NOVICA ARTIST Jaime Zapata Espinoza, born in Lima in 1953, is dedicated to a very interesting craft-- creating masks inspired by his profound Peruvian roots. Made with loving patience, each mask is unique and can express every feeling in the human heart, from happiness to deep sorrow. "I'm an architect, but since I was young I've dedicated a part of my time to the handcrafting of masks. The objective of my work is to transmit human emotions in seemingly animated objects. I use recycled paper and textiles, cans, and some vegetal elements like rushes. Colors are given with natural oxides and earths. For decorating my pieces I also use hand-woven elements with Inca motifs. Each mask is cast with milled paper, dried and finished by hand in elaborating the particular characteristics of a human face in a specific expression. Each piece is unique, and some of them have an aged appearance achieved with a layer of patina. Some masks have rushes and tresses made of fiber ropes. The final step is a layer of lacquer for protecting the pigments.
Added on: Oct 06, 2002 | Hits: 2952
NOVICA ARTIST "I came into contact with bamboo and its varied techniques thanks to my teacher, Ripper, when I was studying Industrial Design at Rio de Janeiro's Pontifнcia Universidade Catуlica. Bamboo is an ideal material, all its fibers are longitudinal which enables the hand-crafting of resistant pieces. Whereas wood takes up to 60 years before it can be used, bamboo grows in six years and from every stalked removed, two more sprout. Its is an abundant prime material, renewable, that does not promote floor erosion. "
Added on: Oct 06, 2002 | Hits: 2909
The Creative Cocoon offers: Custom Fibre Art Talks and Workshops Celebrations Performances My intent is, through my offerings, to: Honour and celebrate the re-establishment of connection with ourselves - family, friends, community and the natural world. Provide an environment that inspires, encourages, nurtures and energizes. Create honestly and freely. Deliver innovative, fresh and meaningful work of the highest calibre. Be open to all possibilities
Added on: Apr 19, 2001 | Hits: 2894
Unique Masks. Take a look.
Added on: Aug 14, 2004 | Hits: 2876
Janis Stevens has been doing portraits for twenty years professionally. She has a Master of Science in Art Education from Florida International University and taught art in the Monroe County School system for ten years. As much as she loved teaching it left little time to do her own work so for the last two years she has concentrated on painting in oil and sculpting. In the last few years she has concentrated on figurative sculpture in clay and added life sized three dimensional portraits to her repertoir.
Added on: Jan 25, 2001 | Hits: 2814
"Believing that the purpose of art is to explore humanity and that art comes alive when it relates to people's lives, my art draws on multicultural themes and engages participation. Working as a bridge between cultures has led me to develop diverse themes steeped in myth, ritual, and archetype. I've created over 600 metal sculptured masks and have performed with them throughout the world (thus far in 29 countries). By studying the myths and mask-work of eastern and western cultures, I continue to infuse my art with this timeless material.
Added on: Feb 11, 2003 | Hits: 2811
We are manufactures of 100% latex Theatrical quality masks for halloween and all occations. Please look over our web catalog of nearly 200 masks and wigs
Added on: May 07, 2002 | Hits: 2772
Huichol Art & Legend Ramon de la Torre, Huichol indian, artist and artisan, has collected these legends from the elder Huichol people. It has taken him almost 30 years of work. Ramon has worked with these legends as themes for his pictures. Mauricia is following her father's steps, adding her style. Our planet today is in great economic and climatic turmoil. We have much to learn from a culture which has withstanded nature's and history's turmoils with a low-impact philosophy centered in deep relationships with our real sources of well-being. The legends and pictures of the Huicholes speak of the way they relate to the sun, to corn, flowers, deer, death, the stars, the wind and the sea. The Huichol people also have their own version of the great flood.
Added on: Jan 17, 2001 | Hits: 2761