Mask Making

 

(1&2) The first mask is quite odd but I liked the random display of fun colors which is why I had chosen it.   The element of color is apparent and the mask uses the primary colors.  Texture is also shown in what looks to be hair with the gouged in lines.  I had chosen the second mask because I liked how creative it was and how there was no open space.  The mask has a definite pattern that all comes together, and makes it feel planned and organized.  Unity is shown as all the colors and patterns although different make it feel as one.  Both sides are almost identical which makes this piece balanced and symmetrical.  The third mask I chose because it had an older style and it’s design caught my attention.  The texture is seen with its stone look to it and with the raised portions under the eyes and on the forehead.  The nose is the largest portion of the entire phase which shows the principle of emphasis.  The nose is pushed our forward and large which creates an emphasized look.

 

 

 

 

 

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

I used the elements and principles in the making of my mask.  Color was used with all the vibrant and different colors.  Line was used in the spikes on the mask and on the forehead and cheeks.  I used different directions of my lines to give it a different look.  The mask is also balanced with both sides being exactly the same in pattern and in color.  I used shape in my mask such as small circles and rectangles as well.  I had seen all similar qualities in other masks and I carried it over into my own.  The three pictures I looked at had an influence on my final mask.

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

My opinion of my final mask is that it looks quite bizarre.  I really didn’t know where I was going with it.  I had seen masks with an older style that I had found interesting but were quite bland.  I knew I wanted to make something very colorful and chose to make mine that way.  I didn’t mind making the mask it allowed me to be creative which I liked.  Mine is clearly a low skill level as I have seen some crazy and detailed mask.