Mask Makers Web

" 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."

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Hanging from a wall in my grade seven art teacher's classroom, was a mask woven with Jute. As soon I saw it, I had to learn how to make it. After a little coaxing, Mr. Stumm agreed to show me how to weave my first mask. And so began my love affair with masks. For the past 10 years, I have been experimenting with and producing both woven and papier mach? masks. What started out as a hobby, has now become the focus of my life. However, like many crafters, I need a day job to sustain my existence. This means I can't spend as much time as I'd like experimenting and perfecting my craft. However, if I am able to share what I have accomplished with people who love masks, I will be a satisfied artist.

Added on: Jun 14, 2002 | Hits: 8526

Ilandcreations presents "Sentinels", mask wall sculptures and wearable masks that are one of a kind. A fusion of mediums from paper mache to velvet, leather, hand beading, feathers and chain.

Added on: Apr 16, 2001 | Hits: 8518

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.

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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

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NOVICA ARTISTS 'Iguanas,' mask The mesmerizing yualawuye (blue) tone of this hand-crafted mask results in a background of mystical impact, accentuating the verdant spirit of iguanas on the cheeks and forehead. Says the artisan, "I like for my masks to have animals on them in order to earn their blessing." Orange wildflowers complete the organic Huichol sentiment of the composition.

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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.

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John McCuistion has been working as an artist, using clay as the primary medium of expression, for over thirty years. He completed his undergraduate studies at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California and earned an M.F.A. in 1973 from the University of Montana, Missoula, working under Rudy Autio. John has been teaching at the University of Puget Sound since 1976 and holds the rank of full Professor.

Added on: Jan 25, 2001 | Hits: 8413

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.

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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: 8381

"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.

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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: 8322

Site not in English. But your visit may well be worthwhile, because of many photos and creative instructions.

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unique plaster gauze masks

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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.

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NOVICA ARTIST "Hello, I am Ismael Diaz. I was born in Mexico City and when I was very young we came to live in Tonala. At seven years of age I began to work with a man who made serving dishes, and there I emptied the kaolin for the sets. From there I went to work in a ceramic dish factory where they taught me to mold and paint. When I got married, I began to work ceramics with my wife on the ranch, and now one of our children has begun to help us. In my family, we are all dedicated to handicrafts; my father worked with clay and he taught me much more than I learned in the jobs that I had. "First I collect the clay nearby and I begin to knead it. I place it in molds that I made from plaster and allow it to dry for two or three days. At that point I fire the piece and later paint it, executing an oxidized finish with paints for cement and several earthen baths to achieve that rugged finish. We need about one week to finish a lot of thirty masks.

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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.

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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..

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"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.

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West Indies Indian (clay art) masks and sculptures. Precious gemstones and other materials including glass artworks.

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Elkhana Masks designs and creates original masks for artistic, dramatic and ritual purposes. Some of the masks are wearable, some are meant only to be viewed. They are usually made from papier mache, clay, or plaster, then painted and adorned with a variety of decorations. Below are examples of my masks. If you are interested in buying one (only some are for sale), or having one custom made, email me with your ideas.

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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.

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Unique Masks. Take a look.

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Ceramic creations by a world renown New Orleans artist, Patricia O'Donnell.

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Fernando Luis Perez is an mask maker artist who has been honing his skill and style for over 20 years. He started learning mask making art at age 8 from Leonardo Pagan, a master mask-maker who learned from the original 18th century master, Don Juan Careta. He is an artist who has both enhanced and challenged mask making art by letting his spirit and artistic magic evolve into new versions of mask art that go beyond the established. "No se puede limitar su imaginacion artistica cuando no tiene limites", Fernando explains ("You cannot limit imagination since it has no limits").

Added on: Nov 17, 2002 | Hits: 7905