Art Exploration: Mask Making

MY INSPIRATION

Mask 1: African Ritual Mask

Balance: The shell and bead elements  of the forehead and chin, add visual balance to a piece that is seemingly not 100% balanced.

Rhythm: The repetition of beads and the shells lead the eye all over the piece from the highest point to the lowest.

Color: The mask is a monochromatic with hint of yellow and red beads, and white shells. The contrast between the earth toes of the mask and the colors from the beads and the shells adds visual interest.

Mask 2: Aztec Ritual Mask

Texture: The texture that the mosaic like pieces create adds visual interest to a pretty simple mask.

Shapes: All the shapes in the piece are simple and can be easily recognized.

Color: The color of the overall mask is a sea blue color, and contrasts much with the yellow tone of the eyes and the white tone of the teeth.

Mask 3: African Ritual Mask

Texture: The feathers that placed on the top of the mask lead the eye up the piece because of the texture that they produce. 

Color: The mask is an overall monochromatic tan/brown and the different shades of brown and flects of color bring life to the mask.

MY MASK:

OVERVIEW

1. Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.

The pieces that I chose had something really special to each of them, an added level of pizzaz that some of the others that I saw didn’t.

2. Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask. 

I used elements of shape, color, and line. As for principles i used rhythm, balance, and texture

3. Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.

I really enjoyed making the mask. I probably haven’t made one since grade or middle school.