#focmasks

Metal, light, and ceramic- adhesives a sticky situation. The following videos will show you some of techniques I explored while making my mask. This series of posts will give you perspective into my mask making process for the 2020 Mask Fundraising event for the Museum of Art Fort Collins. I submitted my mask in December 2019 after working on it for months, exploring options and playing with different techniques. This is my third year as a mask artist and this mask was definitely my most challenging.This year’s mask was a real community effort as I could not have completed it without my peeps. Masks are auctioned off every year to raise money for the museum This year the mask auction will online and open May 6th. Which is when I will reveal my finished mask. In the meantime please enjoy my series of posts. For more information about the masks check out the museum of Art Fort Collins Facebook page and stay tuned here to find out more about the exciting Watch Party that will take you into the studios of some of the mask artists-including me. Check out some of my other short videos of my mask making process on Youtube at youtube.com/jillpmottphotography Please subscribe for the latest videos. . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #slidemounts #slides #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt#FortCollins #NorthernColorado (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nhgmZDgxD/?igshid=9u5z54zx88e7

Isn’t she a beauty? It was clear from the beginning that this camera would be the center piece of the mask. An old Kodak with so much character and history. Another layer to to the mask. . . . #everydayColorado #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #kodak #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #jillpmottphotography #coloradophotographer #thisislivingfortcollins #lifestylephotographer #fortcollinsphotographer #nocophotographer (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_N4j2YDDSf/?igshid=1sz5s2t494hwx

Power tools, destruction and big ideas! I had a lot of big ideas with this mask and it quickly became clear that I would need advice from those in my community with any kinds of Engineering, shop, production, construction power tool experience. 1-destruction of the cameras and accessories for parts. My original idea was to cover the mask in camera parts Taking apart cameras and getting enough tiny pieces to cover a mask turned out to not be fun or efficient Camera deconstruction-collecting parts for my mask. I also had to hire some additional muscle to help me try and pry open cameras. I had a rough idea that it was possible to drill through ceramic— but of course the fear is always cracking or breaking the mask. Slicing through the camera with a big a… saw was pretty exciting, although sacrilegious. What I love about making masks every year is that I can experiment with different art forms and materials. Although I did’t use many pieces from the camera in my mask; these little guys just found their perfect home. Please check out some of my behind the scenes videos on my Youtube channel at jillpmottphotography https://www.youtube.com/jillpmottphotography Please subscribe! . . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #focart #2020mask #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #artisttalk #pentex #powertools #fixcameras #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart (at Museum of Art Fort Collins) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LGVQXDC4G/?igshid=tl2k9u8ieixf

#Repost Cutting cameras... it’s possible. You just need a friend with a chop saw. Don’t worry this camera will have a longer life in this form than it would dying in someone’s basement. . . . . mask #focmasks #moafc #camera #cuttingcameras #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #pentax #immortalize (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5F4JP2ATgB/?igshid=1urpa162tjt33

The symbolism between lenses and eyes is classic and a clear choice as an element in my 2020 Mask. My biggest challenge right at the start; was how am I going to attach these to a ceramic mask. Oh and make sure it won’t fall off the wall and kill someone. The lenses have always remained the dominate element in my mask; I built and experimented around the eyes. Follow the process here! .. . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #museumofartfortcollins #fortcollins #artmuseum #supportlocal #masksmatter #fortcollinsartists #fortcollinsart #masksbenefit #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #Photography = #camera #lenses #art#vintagecameras #jillpmottphotography #coloradophotographer #thisislivingfortcollins #lifestylephotographer #fortcollinsphotographer #nocophotographer #everydayColorado (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Gb9pRjqam/?igshid=99b0uyb5ndug

The symbolism between lenses and eyes is classic and a clear choice as an element in my 2020 Mask. My biggest challenge right at the start; was how am I going to attach these to a ceramic mask. Oh and make sure it won’t fall off the wall and kill someone. The lenses have always remained the dominate element in my mask; I built and experimented around the eyes. Follow the process over on my Youtube Channel Jillpmottphotography. . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #museumofartfortcollins #fortcollins #artmuseum #supportlocal #masksmatter #fortcollinsartists #fortcollinsart #masksbenefit #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #Photography = #camera #lenses #art#vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk ##jillpmottphotography #coloradophotographer #thisislivingfortcollins #lifestylephotographer #fortcollinsphotographer #nocophotographer #everydayColorado (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Ga5fJDsp7/?igshid=j7dxnj0u01x2

Cutting cameras... it’s possible. You just need a friend with a chop saw. Don’t worry this camera will have a longer life in this form than it would dying in someone’s basement. . . . . mask #focmasks #moafc #camera #cuttingcameras #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #pentax #immortalize (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5F4JP2ATgB/?igshid=1rwjp6b4qu1sy

Wow! I really did not expect to get so many donations. I am thrilled. Thank you so much all! This is Turing into a community project. I always want my old cameras to go to a good home even if they aren’t useable. Cameras hold a place of importance in our lives. The ideas are flowing for my mask, however, I am facing some real engineering feats in terms of assemble. Challenges I am facing: The weight of the mask is already quite heavy. (2lbs at least guessing) Cameras/Lenses are heavy How to attach- glues, adhesives, wire Mask is made of ceramic-(lightweight) I welcome thoughts and ideas! . . . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #jillpmottphotography #coloradophotographer #thisislivingfortcollins #lifestylephotographer #fortcollinsphotographer #nocophotographer #everydayColorado #thisisliving (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4iPxPUjeyK/?igshid=1811szv9wbk6b