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Behind the Mask

http://the-maskwoman.blogspot.com

Photos of current mask works and a bit of insight into the thoughts "behind the mask"

Added on: Jan 29th, 2009
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: Peggy Bjerkan
Listed in: Ceramics Sculpture
Tags: sculpture one of a kind clay raku ceramics masks

Recent Posts

The Hybrid

Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 15:47 in sculpture, one of a kind, raku, surreal, stoneware, mask, metaphor, ceramics, pendant, peggy bjerkan, maskwoman, engobes

Do you ever feel "different"? I often do and, when I do, it's usually accompanied by a need to fit in somewhere. Here is a wistful solution: hybridize! Sometimes it only requires a slight mental adjustment to blend right in - at least for a little wh...
A Little Night Owl

Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 16:41 in sculpture, inspiration, one of a kind, surreal, mask, metaphor, ceramics, glaze, pendant, peggy bjerkan, maskwoman, naked raku

The little owl works through the night - just like so many artists we know! It's a good time to get things done, whether it be capturing those pesky mice or creating a work of art. The only interruptions are the voices calling quietly in the night......
Birdbrain

Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 16:05 in sculpture, one of a kind, raku, surreal, stoneware, mask, metaphor, ceramics, peggy bjerkan, maskwoman, engobes, underglaze pencil

It is known that birds have tiny little brains - but isn't that because they have tiny little heads? I'll wager that they are no dumber or smarter than any other critter. I'll go even further to suggest that they are pretty smart to keep their distan...
Traveling Companions

Posted on Saturday October 24th, 2009 at 15:27 in sculpture, one of a kind, raku, surreal, stoneware, mask, metaphor, leaves, ceramics, pendant, peggy bjerkan, maskwoman

It's always nice to have a friend to travel with - even on a short journey. These two will always be together no matter where they touch down.... The size of this small mask is 3 1/4" high x 2 1/2" wide and there are tubes affix...
See No Evil

Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 16:21 in sculpture, one of a kind, raku, surreal, stoneware, mask, metaphor, ceramics, stains, pendant, peggy bjerkan, maskwoman

Don't you wish it was so easy not to see some things? I made this small mask with the idea in mind of a sort of mental blindfold: one that would screen out the unpleasantries. I've got mine near at hand just in case.......
Karma

Posted on Tuesday October 20th, 2009 at 17:08 in sculpture, one of a kind, surreal, stoneware, mask, metaphor, ceramics, pendant, peggy bjerkan, maskwoman, engobes, shigaraki feldspar clay

Whether you choose to believe in a force such as Karma or not, doing good turns and being a good person is its own reward. I like the idea of Karma being circular and part of a continuing story that we all have roles in. Some say that what goes aroun...