Cherry Blossom Facemask

Title: Cherry Blossom Facemask
Description: I chose to make a face mask because I thought I could get creative with it. I used a paper towel in my kitchen and folded it up about 3 times. Then I wrapped the sides around with a rubber band and folded the sides in, making it so they can wrap around. I stapled the sides into the middle and it was complete. I learned how to make this by watching one of the videos that Ms. Luddeke recommended.
This mask is not protective because it is made out of one simple paper towel. I chose to go with an asian styled mask design, drawing these trees around called "cherry blossoms". Since I am Chinese myself, I thought that I could use some background knowledge of these types of trees to create art. Since we've been quarantined, I have learned quite a lot about our Chinese background. This was created as an assignment for Susan Ludeke's ART 1910: Art Appreciation course.
Coverage: Greenville, North Carolina
Creator: Xiao, Chris
Date: 2021-02
Text: Covid 19 has effected everyone drastically. For me, it means I stay inside most of my days and focus on school work and seeing only a couple friends. My daily actives and routine has decreased, but we learn to live with it.