![]() Plaster bandages cut in 4" or 5" strips.Like the journey of life, the creation of the mask teaches us lessons along the way if we are open to learning them. The fun part in mask making comes about during painting and embellishing. The lack of control on my part was very telling and a wonderful opportunity (albeit uncomfortable) to let go of control and surrender to the process. When I enlisted the help of my good friend during this mask making experiment, I couldn't help but notice how uncomfortable I was around my inability to instruct and direct. For those of you who may be a bit claustrophobic this might be a bit of a challenge that's why I mentioned you will need a trusted friend who will help you through the process by giving you a play-by-play description of what they are now doing and how much time is left. You will need to enlist the help of a trusted friend who will lay the plaster bandages on your face. It is in this tradition that we will be creating our own mask we will be acting as our own shamans healing ourselves in the process! This particular mask will depict the inner and outer YOU! A shaman would create a mask symbolizing his journey to and from the spirit world. Originally masks were created not as art objects but objects that were imbued with an incredible amount of sacred power. Masks were traditionally made to ceremonially be used to appease or communicate with spirits or supernatural beings. ![]() You can utilize an existing mask, however, it will not be as powerful as using an imprint of your own face. ![]() One of the most transformative and creative acts you can undertake is to create a mask of your face. ![]() Artful Project Prompts Mask Making: Unmasking the Inner and Outer You! ![]()
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