Priest. King. Reaper.

She does not sell sea-shells at the seashore no more

67.50h x 50w in 171.45h x 127w cm

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Blind Sculpture 2010 by Gelitin.

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This extraordinary mask has been formed from a large, single Lingzhi fungus (Ganoderma Lucidum). The natural structure of the fungus has been coaxed into forming a nose, ears, a mouth and eyes. Two holes on either side allow for a natural twine to have been threaded through so that the mask can be either worn or hung for (perhaps) ritual display. The surface is hard, glossy and dramatically wrinkled. It is believed that such masks were worn ritually to frighten off malevolent spirits. Most extant fungus masks are of black (or blackened) Lingzhi fungus. Pannier (2009, p. 68) illustrates a mask translated as a ‘mushroom’ mask which appears to be made from a single fungus – possibly a Lingzhi – but coloured with red pigment. Nepalese fungus masks are rare. Dating them is difficult. There are few in private or museum collections. The surface is glossy and encrusted with a varying patina suggesting some significant age. Possibly it was darkened with soot although there is no residual smokiness present. The example here is in an excellent, stable condition with just the odd small loss to the extremities as might be expected. The texture is hard and robust rather than crumbly and friable. It has a wood-like consistency.

Edward Weston

Naoki Ito: Urban Nature (2009)

It's me and @cosmic-meditation on the 27th with our stupid electronics

The Temple of Saturn, Rome, Italy, circa 1860, photographed by Robert Eaton. (Getty Museum)

Vintage Chatelaine

Casey Kaplan Gallery