Masks
Masks, is a series of photomontages partially made from images of some of my sculptures and architectural models. The images of my sculptures and architectural models were placed into my computer where they were isolated from their original backgrounds, and manipulated in various ways. In most cases they were clustered together, and reconstructed back into symmetrical montages. I added images of my eyes to the symmetrical montages in the appropriate locations that symbolically refer to the eyes of people who might be wearing the masks
I have always been fascinated by the fact that within nearly any image (that has been doubled) one can often find a visual reference to a face, especially if eyes are added to the image. In this case, since I am the designer of the original objects that were photographed to create the photomontages, the addition of images of my eyes seems very appropriate to give symbolic life to these new formations.
In general, my intention here is to create images that have never been seen before. This need to invent totally new images is a personal requirement that I continually seek in my ongoing explorations into the making of my art. In addition, I hope that these photomontages will inspire the viewers to imagine stories about the masks and the meaning behind them.
Status: Built
Location: Santa Fe, NM, US
