MASKS

Masks have long served as a powerful medium for artistic expression. Beyond their functionality for storytelling, masks have evolved to become intricate works of art. The artists in this show channel symbolism and heritage, creating multimedia art forms to act not only as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, but also the human and the divine. Across diverse cultures, masks as artifacts embody the creative spirit and unique views of their makers.

In modern days, masks offer a medium for personal and communal expression. Performers in masks often find themselves transformed, embodying new identities and personas that facilitate storytelling, ritual and beyond. This transformation allows both the wearer and the audience to experience a shift in perspective, exploring themes of identity, anonymity, and transformation.

This show explores this form of art via works of Sarah Hunter, Lubo Brezina, Mykola Zhuravel, Philemon Campbell, Daria Tishchenko, Halina Stopyra and The Flying Bushman (Charles Boloebi).