Self-Portrait (Woven/Coming Undone)
The photograph captures the sequence of events as this mask falls apart, revealing my face underneath, completely exposed and vulnerable. This mask was made by cutting up 2 of my self-portrait photo-masks into strips and then weaving them together to make a new mask (which was tricky as the papier-mâché strips are rigid and different shapes.) This mask only existed temporarily- the tension of the pieces against each other held the mask in place only briefly before crumbling away. The title "Self-Portrait (Woven/Coming Undone)" suggests my feelings during lockdowns of barely holding it together. This photograph was exhibited by Acadia University Art Gallery (Nova Scotia) in 2021 for a group show called "Alone" and featured Pandemic Art.
