Title
Modern Folk and Untitled
Subject
Piece 1:
Title: Modern Folk
Medium: Acrylic and gouache on a wooden artisan mask
Year: 2022
Size: 5.75 H x 5 W x 3.5 D inches, plus adjustable pompoms
"Modern Folk" is Ilaamen Pelshaw’s interpretation of the traditional mask used in the Guatemalan dance "Baile de Moros." The piece includes pompoms, often featured in Mayan attire, textiles, and headpieces, celebrating Guatemalan culture.
Piece 2:
Title: Untitled
Medium: Acrylic paint, Guatemalan fabric, and pigments on artisanal birch wood panel
Year: 2022
Size: 36" x 36" x 1.5"
This geometric abstraction of a tiger wood mask pays homage to Latin-American folk crafts. The angular, animal-shaped masks are traditionally handmade from wood scraps. Reflecting this artisanal process, the wood panel is constructed from repurposed wood. The piece incorporates traditional Guatemalan fabric for the eyes and floral patterns to emulate local textiles, blending cultural motifs with contemporary art.
Title: Modern Folk
Medium: Acrylic and gouache on a wooden artisan mask
Year: 2022
Size: 5.75 H x 5 W x 3.5 D inches, plus adjustable pompoms
"Modern Folk" is Ilaamen Pelshaw’s interpretation of the traditional mask used in the Guatemalan dance "Baile de Moros." The piece includes pompoms, often featured in Mayan attire, textiles, and headpieces, celebrating Guatemalan culture.
Piece 2:
Title: Untitled
Medium: Acrylic paint, Guatemalan fabric, and pigments on artisanal birch wood panel
Year: 2022
Size: 36" x 36" x 1.5"
This geometric abstraction of a tiger wood mask pays homage to Latin-American folk crafts. The angular, animal-shaped masks are traditionally handmade from wood scraps. Reflecting this artisanal process, the wood panel is constructed from repurposed wood. The piece incorporates traditional Guatemalan fabric for the eyes and floral patterns to emulate local textiles, blending cultural motifs with contemporary art.
Description
"I'm visual artist born in Guatemala and based in the United States, and I create art that is colorful, warm and happy just like my heritage."
Creator
Ilaamen Pelshaw