Saturday, August 18, 2012

Bio-Mythic Mask


The recent Arizona heat has made me a little short on photos so I decided to see what I had in the archives that hadn't been posted.  We had a little bit of a weather reprieve the last two days so I'm hoping I can get out and get some new shots this weekend. 
Back in December of 2010, there was a display of these fantastic Bio-Mythic Masks at the Desert Botanical Garden.  I posted one of them here.  I decided this one was post-worthy too!  The artist who created the masks is Gwynn Popovac and you can see more of her work by clicking here.  Her work is not limited to masks.
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18 comments:

  1. ThérèseAugust 18, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    "Humans mimicking nature"
    Yes it is a wonderful work though I would not be ready to wear such a mask...:-)

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  2. KateAugust 18, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    What remarkable masks and talented artist. It would be fun to try one or more on...must be heavy.

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  3. KathyAugust 18, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    My last trip to Phoenix Botanical Gardens was during this exhibit in December 2010 just a few days before I moved back to Texas. I think this was my favorite one of all the masks. Isn't it called Falling Water or something along those lines?

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 18, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    It's beautifully done and a little fearsome at the same time Sharon. Gwynn Popovac certainly is a prolific artist, her site is very interesting indeed.

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  5. BirdmanAugust 18, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Fabulous mask... a bit scary too. Hate to see this at night in my travels.

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  6. JudyAugust 18, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    This is an amazing thing!

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  7. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I remember this exhibit. Good choice to go back into your archives.

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  8. KarlAugust 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Interesting mask, looks very good.
    Could also be an old mask...

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  9. LowellAugust 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    The mast is stunning, mesmerizing. But so is your photo! It is absolutely fantastic! It is superb photography!

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  10. RedPatAugust 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I love it and your pic is fabulous!

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  11. JackAugust 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    It was made by a talented mask-maker. The mask almost looks human.

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  12. JackAugust 18, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    And you have had 91 visits from Bulgaria.

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  13. glendaAugust 18, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I remember this exhibit. You have chosen a beauty to post.

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  14. RandyAugust 18, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    A little too scary looking for me.

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  15. CatalystAugust 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I think this is one of the aliens from your sister's post!

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  16. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    What a great mask! Glad you posted it.

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  17. MagpieAugust 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    I went to this exhibit with Tracy and Kathy! We had such a good time.

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  18. MagpieAugust 20, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    PS While traveling through Scottsdale on Friday to pick up one of my friends that headed up north with us, I saw Sky Song! It made me think of you. It is beautiful.

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