Now that I know this section exists...
Opening reception on Saturday! Looks great:
http://www.horrorsociety.com/2016/10/12/los-angeles-host-art-halloween-mask-gallery/ (http://www.horrorsociety.com/2016/10/12/los-angeles-host-art-halloween-mask-gallery/)
I shall be there. (Glenn, I'm stealing your link.)
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Quote from: Doh! on October 14, 2016, 12:00:51 AM
I shall be there. (Glenn, I'm stealing your link.)
That's OK, I stole it from you. ;D See you there. By the way it was announced it will be open until 2:00AM Sunday morning!
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I was fortunate enough to be present at this well-attended exhibition >
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There was much of interest to collectors of both vintage and current masks, including nifty flatwork art >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/921/KhAhC8.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/924/Sr0qS5.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/921/zutbdU.jpg)
Three major mask producers were represented, including an entire wall devoted to Distortions Unlimited >
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Staring them down from the opposite wall were older characters from Be Something Studios >
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'Classics from Don Post Studios? Well, they were everywhere in-between >
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The remaining space was filled with the fine work of independent mask makers >
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It was high time the American-style Halloween mask be recognized for its inherent artistry. I hope we haven't seen the last of such tributes.
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