Masquerade
My love of masks began with an early fascination for things hidden behind other things, for feathers and beads and mirrors and all of the decorations that people choose to wear. This piece was partially inspired by Mardi Gras and all of its wondrous colors. Mirrors, peacock feathers, flowers and the wing of a butterfly cover the face of a monster. The feathers were looted from the local zoo and the butterfly wing was found in the artist's truck. The elements have been laid over speckled slate and affixed to red mahogany stained wood. The piece measures 4" by 4", is ready to hang and includes a story on the back. In the details you can see the wing of a butterfly, the monster's jaw and the iridescent greens and blues of the feathers. The back of the piece has been titled, signed and dated by the artist and includes the story, Masquerade. She turns and twirls and spins. Our eyes follow the curve of porcelain cheek and ivory skin. Her eyes are black stones in the mask, her hair flows over its brim. We raise a hand to push it aside; it slides away from her skin. We turn our heads; the truth beneath is not what we had imagined. Private Collection
