Shiburi with indigo dye by Susan Owens
"Birdmask" by Jess Conti: Leather and dye work based on masks worn by doctors during the 1300s plague.
"Coronatime" by RT Livingston; Detail of mask series
"Shipwrecked," mixed media by Carol Coduti
"Red Alert," Upcycled kimono and hand-dyed fabric by Georganne Alex
Art of Face Masks exhibit overview clips – sampling of exhibition artwork
"Flight Interrupted," mixed media by Laura Wilkinson. Photograph of dusty imprint of bird on glass.
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art recently announced the launching of curated virtual exhibition "The Art of Face Masks," which provides a historical look back at the face mask as both an art form and a necessity.
The unveiling of this timely digital show, according to the museum, is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused a resurgence of mask wearing to help stop of the spread of the virus.
Featured artists from the 2019 museum exhibition “The Art of Dress” have reunited to collaborate on the new project, tackling the role of the face mask as a form of individual expression as well as self-preservation.
The exhibition, which represents a range of works highlighting a variety of styles, techniques and conceptual thinking, is produced by featured artists: Georganne Alex, Carole Coduti, Jess Conti, Colleen M. Kelly, Isabella Kelly-Ramirez, RT Livingston, Margaret Matson, Syd McCutcheon, Susan Owens, Tara Patrick, Linda Pearl, Gwen Samuels, Laura Wilkinson and Sara Woodburn.
“In a world where we now recognize people by their face mask, I hope this exhibit brings a smile to our hidden lips and extra thought to the message we convey through our masks,” said museum assistant director and exhibition curator Jody Williams.
The online show can be viewed online at www.artoffacemasks.com
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Lisa André covers Valley Life for Santa Ynez Valley News.
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