Mask Master

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“Empty Mask,” 1928

An intro challenge…

There is a well-known artist you may already know: Rene Magritte

Though a painter, for our purposes he is interesting because his work challenges our perception through the use of space manipulation and masks.

In looking at his works, Magritte invites us to question what we are seeing and how we actually see it. Instead of buying into conventional Renaissance-based depictions of perspective, we see our expectations break down right before out eyes. Spaces are collapsed or endlessly expanded, while foreground and background elements are indistinguishable.

Through this work, Magritte invites us to challenge perceived realities, and to question the comfort with which we engage our surroundings.

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La Condition Humaine, 1933
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False Mirror, 1928
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The Seducer, 1953
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The Large Family, 1953
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Le Plagiat (The Plagiary), 1940
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Palace of Curtains, 1928-1929
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Time Transfixed, 1938
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Carte Blanche, 1965

Based on this final image and your expertise with mask-making,
create an image of intrigue that uses this images below:

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR TODAY:

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