Masks

Paper Translations

I'm writing this as the assault on the Palestinians in Rafah intensifies. While sorting through some of my past work, I came upon a mask I made maybe 20 or 30 years ago. I made a mould, then made several versions of it. Here are 3 of the versions--2 made with layers of brown paper… Continue reading Paper Translations

drawing

Bowl

We recently had our place painted. It involved packing up all our stuff, giving some of it away and moving it and furniture to the centre of rooms so the painters could get to the walls. During that time I drew boxes and disorder. Now that that's over, it's enjoyable to sit down and draw… Continue reading Bowl

Exhibits & Performances, Masks, Photography

Night of Dread

Last night I attended one of my favourite events in Toronto, the yearly Night of Dread gathering and parade. Clay and Paper Theatre puts it on. They are the creators of enormous papier mache puppets and of theatre that aims to change the world. The theme is always a night of mocking fears to put… Continue reading Night of Dread

Masks

Who Goes There?