My mask is like a war mask. It is covered with battle scars. It is rough and ready for battle. It is simple. And it is red. I made this mask to represent my attitude in life. I know challenges are coming, so I prepare myself for what will come. I need to be ready, or else I will be overcome.
The picture is of my waiting in a room. Waiting and waiting. So much that I have to close my eyes. School has always felt like a waiting room to me. Much application but not enough experience. I have never truly been in the "real" world. Yet I have my war mask on. I am ready for a battle. But while waiting in this room it never comes.
(Alternatively: it could be a mexican wrestling mask that I subconsciously made).
Rogelio, I don't know if anyone has ever told you this, but this mask looks like one of the mexican wrestling masks. Jk.
ReplyDeleteFor serious, though. This mask and the image of the mask fascinate me because of the colors use and the explanation given. With the green/yellow hue, this image of your mask gives an tone of uneasiness. With the shade of your skin and your eyes closed, and especially the lines created by the corner bring the viewer into an undefinable space. The ambiguity of the corner, is it pulling in or coming out towards the viewer?, adds to the unanswerable question felt by the viewer. Also, though this might not quite go alone with your whole warrior theme, your eyelashes in this photo catch my attention. I think because your mask does have such a rough, textured feel and appearance to it, your eyelashes fan out with a refined and sophisticated tone and style. Overall this photo is an interesting juxtaposition of jagged and smooth/straight lines.