MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
mask series



















Created: late 2000

These are part of a 13-mask series for a Syracuse University mainstage production of Much Ado About Nothing. Inspired by both the Italian Commedia tradition and Cajun Mardi Gras homeade creations. these masks were used in the masquerade ball scene. The brown paper one was for Beatrice; the blue-faced, white-haired number was for Margaret; I don't quite recall who wore the others.

GOLDILOCKS mask

Materials: papier mache, oils, synthetic hair

Created: late 2003

Goldilocks was intended as a Christmas present for my mother, but I liked her so much I selfishly kept her. Her last big appearance was at Halloween in the West Village.

WITCH MASK

materials: papier mache, acrylic paint, polyblend sheer fabric

created: May 2004

This mask, inspired by the Weird Sisters of Macbeth, was a 1st anniversary present for my husband. (That's the paper anniversary. Aren't I f&*(ing clever?)

Princess Mask

materials: papier mache, acrylic paint, plastic beads, bubble wrap, polyblend knit

created: circa 1998

This is an early example of experiments in mixed media to create a more elaborate effect. The Princess works best in performance when accompanied by a large flowing costume, e.g. a bedsheet. (She likes to pretend it's a gown. She's funny that way.)