Create your own Mask Project
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Create your own Mask Project
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Description
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I am a freshman at ECU. As of right now, I am majoring in Exercise Physiology, this can always change as there are so many unique and fun opportunities to explore. I love being outside hiking, walking, working out, etc. I love being outgoing and being able to meet new people every day. I have definitely opened up more since I have been at college. I realized it is important to enjoy the little things that are given and that making new friendships is also very special and needed when you are here alone.
This mask was created as an assignment for Susan Ludeke's ART 1910: Art Appreciation course. I chose to create a mask for my project. It is not to be work like other masks as it does not follow all the requirements to be properly worn as protection. I saw that I had a cardboard box, in my room and thought of how I could use recycled items to make the mask. There was also a plastic bag that was in the pile. I used both of these items to make a fun and silly mask. I decided to create happy and positive sayings. When I walk into a store and they have “positive vibes” signs or “be happy” signs it makes me smile so why not try to make a mask that will make someone else smile. The way I was brought up was being thankful for what you are given and work hard for what you want. Nothing is handed to you; it needs to be earned. So, it is important to stay positive and know that even if a difficult obstacle is thrown your way there are ways to overcome it. Being able to keep up the happy thoughts and to stay positive when things bring you down will make you stronger and just happier overall. No one wants to go through life miserable and sad. Sometimes they need a person to tell them it will be okay or to just smile because it will slowly bring their mood up. During the pandemic, there were many negative events occurring and it was important to stay positive which is another reason positive thoughts are written on the mask. That was how I was able to get through the pandemic and keep the days uplifting and happy. I chose to take the picture at this up-close angle because I wanted people to be able to see the writings and the design. This isn’t meant to look like a 5-year-old created it (my artistic skills are the lowest they come) but what matters is there are these positive thought bubbles that can pop into peoples’ brains when reading the happy and inspirational words on the mask. It was angled as if the person would be passing me on a sidewalk not as if they are standing across the street trying to read what my mask says.
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Greenville
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Creator
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Anonymous
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Covid-19 Second Semester (spring)
