Devil’s Ward
May 5th, 2020
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Briggs Heffernan – May 2020
- Modeling clay
- Canvas
- Masking tape
- Golf ball (for support purposes only)
One sees masks more than the faces underneath these days. Half of these offer little protection, being cloth or paper only, but the gesture matters. A mask symbolizes personal protection but it also wards others away. To that end, this gargoyle masks offers mostly symbolic protection while presenting a less than welcoming look. Gargoyles in architecture, most famously Gothic cathedrals, were built to scare off evil spirits, be they devils or ghosts. Today, their fearsome aspect can promote social distance and perhaps keep some bad energy off us.