Last weekend I went to Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. They have an African Exhibition called "passages". There are wonderful photographs, films, masks, clothing and jewelry. I seem to be intreged with masks these days and figured they would go nicely in a grid. There was also a storyteller, sharing old stories from different tribes.
There were many beautiful carved statues and adorments for masks and containers.
The applique squares are from a ceremonial garment which really seemed to be a tent as you couldn't see anything of the person inside.
The jewelry was fasinating. These were made with leather, cowry shells, copper and glass beads. I would wear these but couldn't find any in the gift shop.
The mask is a Society Mask but it doesn't look so social to me.
This sketch was done from a large photograph. The veiled dancer was in mid twirl and I loved the flow of her many layers. It was a challenge but I give myself props on this one. I am happy with the results.
Robert Bateman Sketchbook
Pen and Watercolor
3 comments:
Hi Deborah, thanks for visiting my blog! By the way, these are wonderful! I love when you create frames, and then paint some images to show in more than one frame. Will some of these be info/inspiration for monotypes?
Nice sketches and sounds like a good art day. You know I joined Bower's last year and they still haven't sent me any paperwork. I'm a bit disappointed in their membership dept. I hope to get out there once again before my year expires!
These are soo cool! :)
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