Project in Progress

Black Gas Mask Project in Progress

These are two parts to what I am seeing as a three part mask. A hood I already have is the third. It is meant to be mechanical, but earthly too I used plaster strips to sculpt a skull like face and it almost gives the appearance of coal or stone. My plans are to use it in a film before the end of summer. I'll have finished pictures of the mask and full costume soon.

VETA

VETA

Experimental Film (2009)

This is my experimental film VETA. Veta is a female name that means God's promise and knowledge. The protagonist of this film is on an ever ending journey for a women. The face is a constant he is always seeing despite the women being different. Time does not exist in this world. The protagonist meets himself at various points in his life as a reflection of his journey and why he must go on his journey.

The Blindman

The Blindman

Plastic Mask, Latex, Fabric, and Acrylic Paint (2009)

(Close-up)

This was a mask created for an experimental film called "VETA." The character is an old version of the films protagonist he has been searching for someone he will never get to and it shows in his worn flesh. He is the oracle acts as a warning but the force that push the protagonist that must go through the journey regardless.

Broken

Broken (Clay Half-mask)

Clay (2009)

This piece came about when a full mask broke, but it allowed me to focus on the lips. The mouth is such an important aspect of expression. Those lips of the mask seem expressionless, but without the eyes and the top half cracked and broken it almost gives it a look of deep sadness an individual that has been broken down.

The Shark

The Plastic Shark

Plastic Utensils and Cellophane (2009)

(Close-up)

This was also made for the contemporary critique course. Plastic utensils are a great medium for their bone like look. I like the idea that this vicious creature is portrayed as a kitsch subject. It also creates interesting shadows when a light is moved through it.

Smiling Shark

The Smiling Shark

Plastic Mask, Cardboard, Foam Ball, Fabric, Plaster Strips, and Acrylic Paint (2009)

This hybrid human shark mask was created for a contemporary critique course. It's based on Japanese Noh demon masks. It is a face that is so menacing it comes off as humorous like a b-movie monster. It is a mask more for a display than to wear.

Windfall

Windfall

Spray Paint and Sharpie Markers on Canvas (2009)

The female figure is stenciled then added to with sharpie marker. This is a piece based on visibility of wind. The image of the violin adds the scene by giving a sense of sound. The crow soars through the wind and the wind flows over the skin of the female. The painting is based very much on the beauty and simplicity in nature and the natural.