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"Transformed, the Masks of MASSC" is one of many events created specifically for MASSC member participation. The criteria for entering included incorporating at least 50% metal in the mask. This was very challenging for everyone and the examples shown demonstrate lots of creativity and enginuity.


selection name: Classic 20s
Artist: Diane Weimer

24 gauge nu-gold, pierced with peacock feather and sterling silver rivets


selection name: I am Curious Fellow
Artist: Cheryl Lommatsch - winner first place

Etched and roller printed nickel, copper and red brass, perforated aluminum and found objects.


selection name: Going Tribal
Artist: Ketarah Shaffer

Copper (textured with patina), brass, braided waxed Irish linen thread, glass beads, cold connected.


selection name: Ceremonial Ego
Artists: 2Roses

Mild steel sheet & mesh base with brass alloy, saw blades, copper, repousse, neoprene cord and custom color-stranded cable.

The 2Roses mask entry is sponsored by National Wire & Cable of Los Angeles.


selection name: Shaman from the Garden of Good and Evil
Artist: Jean Vormelker

Copper, feathers, artificial hair, third eye, coated wire, pearls, lace, ribbon ties, repousse, torch patina, enamel, wax finish, applique and molecular bonding.


selection name: Modern Variation of Ancient Times
Artist: Nancy Jo Stroud

Copper screening, brass & copper beads imported from west Africa in 1976, Kindi brass.


selection name: untitled
Artists: Lisa and Randy Stromsoe

Pewter repousse, embossing, braided cord, beads and feathers.


selection name: Inconspicuous
Artist: Kathleen Fochtman-Gambs - winner second place

Street sweeper bristles, copper, found bobby pins, enamel, woven.


selection name: Wings of Beauty
Artist: Toni Burns - winner third place

Copper foil, hand tooled, acrylic and metalic paint, seed beads, crystal beads, ribbon ties with silver bead ends - black suede backing.


selection name: Silenced by Love, Death Mask
Artist: Patti McElhiney

Colored aluminum, polymer clay, acrylic paint, screws, washers, nuts, Sharpie pen, watch face and hands, copper.


selection name: The Return of the Shaman of Good and Evil
Artist: Jim Vormelker

Special Humorous Entry.