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Artist Jeffrey Zigulis began his Dream Masks series as presents for schoolmates of his four-year-old son, Matthew. Zigulis told the children that the masks could help scare away bad dreams. One little boy is careful to see that his baby brother has his mask nearby whenever he?s sleeping. Something about the masks--which were inspired by African, Mexican, and Micronesia masks- resonates for most people who see them, so Zigulis began making groups of masks and showing them with his other ceramic work. With each group he makes, the series changes: some groups are whimsical, other are dramatic and powerful. Over the past few years, Zigulis has dedicated all of his studio time to the creation of masks. Each clay mask is scraped, carved and burnished before it is painted with acrylics and accented with colored-wire hair. The color combinations used are influenced by Joseph Albers? Color Theories. The evolution of the colors Zigulis uses are inspired by snorkeling trips to Molokai, and an interest in the colors and patterns that appear on the wings of butterflies and moths. Acrylics and pearlized airbrush paints are used as stains and solid colors that create depth and accent the texture of the fired clay. Best known for his Black Raku pots with bamboo and for his Dancing Man series, Zigulis characteristically moves traditional forms and methods in new directions, to produce styles that are uniquely his own. Zigulis has been very involved in projects with the art community, locally and nationally. Sold through many fine galleries and juried craft shows, his ceramics can be found in MUSEUMS, CORPORATIONS, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AROUND THE WORLD. 10-D 22" $340 SOLD Something about the masks--which were inspired by African, Mexican, and Micronesia masks- resonates for most people who see them, so Zigulis began making groups of masks and showing them with his other ceramic work. With each group he makes, the series changes: some groups are whimsical, other are dramatic and powerful. Over the past few years, Zigulis has dedicated all of his studio time to the creation of masks.
Category: Maskmakers / Other materials - latex - mixed media etc.
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