Damsel Frau

Norwegian-born, London-based, artist, Magnhild Kenned (aka Damsel Frau) is known for her incredible masks, which have landed her features in top tier publications like Vogue and Forbes. Using textiles, ribbons, beads, and anything in between, her masks make for a powerful statement – an autonomous work of art as well as a functional piece, made to be worn (but to what occasion?).

“For me, the mask is a place where different elements come together as situation,” wrote Kenned on her website. “The work is about this place-situation, more so than the mask as a theme or category of form.”

Shalva Nikvashvili

Belgium-based artist Shalva Nikvashvili, makes original masks that are meant to draw attention to the face, while completely concealing it. His chosen materials include anything from cleaning supplies to cardboard. “I have never fitted into the masses and never want to,” admitted Nikvashvili in an interview with FGUK Magazine. “My work has been and will be placed where I can be whoever I want to be.”

Chihuahua Mametaro

Instagram sensation Chihuahua Mametaro will inspire you to wear your mask with pride, even if its made using the simplest of materials. His human owner, a Japanese woman named Semba, makes his cardboard masks for him, but her pooch is delightful to put on a show. The designs are mostly based on manga and anime characters. When Semba wants to snap a photo of her Chihuahua friend, she simply says “Go home!” and he pokes his little head through the mask.

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Her latest creation, a majestic Anubis costume, instantly received over 100,000 likes and lots of praise. The costume is based on a sculpture by Hui Zou that powerfully blends Egyptian style and futurism. 

Martina spent one year – an incredible 1.000 hours of work, to be precise – making it, using PVC, vinyl, fabric, epoxy resin, aluminum and many other materials from a local hardware store. After obtaining permission from the artist, she first designed the costume by making templates in the 3D software Blender. Then she began constructing it piece by piece, using epoxy resin to glue everything together. And, to have a clear view of the outside, she used a see-through reflective vinyl on the throat part. The final result is unbelievably true to the original design and moves very well.

Scroll down below to see her masterpiece! 

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Being a gay man in Georgia and taking to art at a young age, Nikvashvili felt he was out of time and place. “I have never fitted into the masses and never want to,” he admitted in an interview with FGUK Magazine. “My work has been and will be placed where I can be whoever I want to be. I feel safe and am the true me next to my boyfriend and in my work.”

“Every artist needs an audience,” he added. “My work really tries to speak for a better world, a world without racism, sexism, homophobia and where people will not be punished for who they are. We need to support each other and fight for our rights and never forget history.”

His masks might not be pleasant but they are unique, calling attention to the messy process of identity-making in the age of individualism. Take a look for yourself.

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Damsel Frau

Norwegian-born, London-based, artist, Magnhild Kenned (aka Damsel Frau) is known for her incredible masks, which have landed her features in top tier publications like Vogue and Forbes. Using textiles, ribbons, beads, and anything in between, her masks make for a powerful statement – an autonomous work of art as well as a functional piece, made to be worn (but to what occasion?).

“For me, the mask is a place where different elements come together as situation,” wrote Kenned on her website. “The work is about this place-situation, more so than the mask as a theme or category of form.”

Shalva Nikvashvili

Belgium-based artist Shalva Nikvashvili, makes original masks that are meant to draw attention to the face, while completely concealing it. His chosen materials include anything from cleaning supplies to cardboard. “I have never fitted into the masses and never want to,” admitted Nikvashvili in an interview with FGUK Magazine. “My work has been and will be placed where I can be whoever I want to be.”

Chihuahua Mametaro

Instagram sensation Chihuahua Mametaro will inspire you to wear your mask with pride, even if its made using the simplest of materials. His human owner, a Japanese woman named Semba, makes his cardboard masks for him, but her pooch is delightful to put on a show. The designs are mostly based on manga and anime characters. When Semba wants to snap a photo of her Chihuahua friend, she simply says “Go home!” and he pokes his little head through the mask.

The post Two Artists (and One Dog) Who Wear Masks All Year Round appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her latest creation, a majestic Anubis costume, instantly received over 100,000 likes and lots of praise. The costume is based on a sculpture by Hui Zou that powerfully blends Egyptian style and futurism. 

Martina spent one year – an incredible 1.000 hours of work, to be precise – making it, using PVC, vinyl, fabric, epoxy resin, aluminum and many other materials from a local hardware store. After obtaining permission from the artist, she first designed the costume by making templates in the 3D software Blender. Then she began constructing it piece by piece, using epoxy resin to glue everything together. And, to have a clear view of the outside, she used a see-through reflective vinyl on the throat part. The final result is unbelievably true to the original design and moves very well.

Scroll down below to see her masterpiece! 

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Being a gay man in Georgia and taking to art at a young age, Nikvashvili felt he was out of time and place. “I have never fitted into the masses and never want to,” he admitted in an interview with FGUK Magazine. “My work has been and will be placed where I can be whoever I want to be. I feel safe and am the true me next to my boyfriend and in my work.”

“Every artist needs an audience,” he added. “My work really tries to speak for a better world, a world without racism, sexism, homophobia and where people will not be punished for who they are. We need to support each other and fight for our rights and never forget history.”

His masks might not be pleasant but they are unique, calling attention to the messy process of identity-making in the age of individualism. Take a look for yourself.

The post These Masks Are Anything But Normal appeared first on PlayJunkie.