Watching and Waiting - mixed media mask
Masks: Archetypes and Icons of Human Spirit
Masks have been used across cultures as tools of transformation. They may conceal identity, amplify personality, or embody symbolic power. In art, masks often communicate meaning beyond the individual—pointing instead to shared human experiences.
These sculptural masks are ornamental. They explore archetypal. Some are inspired by ancient petroglyphs. They are not copies. Each mask reflects a universal theme or symbolic presence that felt compelling enough to translate into three-dimensional form.
The process typically begins with simple pencil sketches. Through multiple iterations, the forms evolve before moving into sculpture. Even in three dimensions, the work continues to change—shapes shift, details emerge, and the final piece often becomes something more, or at least different, than the original idea.
Each mask stands as an icon of the human spirit: part personal expression and part collective symbol.