Masks are used by many cultures for ceremonial and religious purposes. They have a mysticism and magical force, each telling its own stories. My interest in masks began when I was quite young and just becoming interested in cultures other than my own. As an adult, international studies and travels to Africa and the South Pacific connected me to the mask as a unique tribal totem and cemented my fascination with their often primitive nature. With my own masks, I try to replicate that tone, through the use of organic materials, recycled and found objects, plant fibers and horse hair. Click on the masks at left to view larger images in a pop-up window. You can narrow this window and move the pop-up window to the right for easiest use.