Description: Used during a ritual, painted in a non-traditional way. It was painted to make a "demon" look amusing. This type of character mask rarely appears on the market. There are yellow,red,green,light pink, and white stripes going across the face. Large eyes, a big smile, a nose, and bold eyebrows.
Formal Analysis: The use of color is seen in this mask. Emphasis is seen in the eyes, they draw the viewer directly to them. Pattern and rhythms are also seen by the repetitive stripes.
I chose this piece because I love the use of color. The color, along with the eyes are so bold and creative. I am just drawn into the center of the eyes.
India Sacred Cow Mask, from Gujarat, India. 15 inches, embroidered cloth with mirrors and shells.
Description: Designed to lay on the forehead of a cow at celebrations. It is cloth with various colors, and embroidered patters. Shells and mirrors are also incorporated.. It has geometric shapes like squares, rectangles, and circles.
Formal Analysis: Pattern and Rhythm are seen by the various repeating shapes. Color is also used with the various embroidered color tones. Texture is also seen by the fabric, and embroidery. Shape is represented by the multiple shapes, especially the rectangular eyes.
I chose this mask because I thought the material used was very unique. I have never seen a mask made out f fabric, and it was so carefully crafted with the beautiful embroidery.
Decorative Mask, from Guerrero, 20 inches, painted wood.
Description: "Decorative" describes new masks made for tourists and collectors in the Mexican city. Seen here is two faces, the bottom is a sun, and the top is an angel with wings. The faces are seen looking down.
Formal Analysis: Color is certainly an element seen in this decorative mask. The eyes can represent the principle of emphasis. They draw the viewer to there downward look. Also, the eyes looking down can be the principle of movement. They show action and movement of what comes beneath them.
I chose this third mask because I found the inspiration of my mask in the use of the sun/star content. I like the incorporation of two faces, and I that to be unique. I haven't seen masks with two faces like this one. I see a story in it, I am curious to what they are looking down at.
I used the element of color in my mask. The variety of the colors was what I wanted my mask to primarily be. I feel the color is spontaneous and fun. Shape is another element seen. The star is the main shape of the mask, and the other shapes like triangles make up the ornamentation in the mask. Line is also an element in the mask. The lines coming from the star's vertex, draws the eye into the masks' eyes. The principle of variety is seen as well. The variations of shapes, designs, and colors bring the variety to the mask.
When creating mask I thought the whole process was fun. I like doing hands on activities and this was just another activity that I enjoyed. When viewing the other masks, I found inspiration and I immediately came up with the idea of a star. From there it was easy, I drew a couple of sketches, then went onto my final piece. I drew the star, then just allowed my self to decorate it and give it character. I enjoyed putting the final touches on it like using colored pencils to make designs and patterns. Overall, I am happy with my final work, and feel that my mask is fun and colorful, just like I wanted!
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