Masquerade Blues

The use of masks in rituals or ceremonies is a very ancient human practice across the world, although masks can also be worn for protection, in... more

by Darren Robinson

Original - Sold

Price

Not Specified

Dimensions

14.000 x 11.000 x 0.750 inches

Title

Masquerade Blues

Artist

Darren Robinson

Medium

Painting - Mixed Media Hand Made Papers, Hand And Airbrushed Acrylic Paint And Inks, Embellishments

Description

The use of masks in rituals or ceremonies is a very ancient human practice across the world, although masks can also be worn for protection, in hunting, in sports, in feasts or in wars � or simply used as ornamentation. Some ceremonial or decorative masks were not designed to be worn. Although the religious use of masks has waned, masks are used sometimes in drama therapy or psychotherapy.
Masks in various forms (sacred, practical, or playful) have played a crucial historical role in the development of understandings about "what it means to be human", because they permit the imaginative experience of "what it is like" to be transformed into a different identity (or to affirm an existing social or spiritual identity). Not all cultures have known the use of masks, but most of them have.
Masquerade Blues is the latest creation from PaintingsByDarren. The cool tones of this will surely be a hit with any mask collector. Would make great decor for a Mardi Gras as well. Many more Mixed Media pieces are coming. Don't forget to check out our websites. Just google PaintingsByDarren (all one word)

Uploaded

May 14th, 2013