Man Spirit Mask
- Title:
- Man Spirit Mask
- Collection:
- Introduction to Photography Collections at Cornell
- Set:
- Inequality and legacies of discrimination
- Creator:
- Cole, Willie
- Creation Date:
- 1999
- ID Number:
- 2000
- File Name:
- 2000.001.jpg
- Work Type:
- Photograph
- Materials/Techniques:
- mixed media
hand coloring - Subject:
- Masks, African
Slave ships - Measurement:
- 99.4 × 201.9 (Overall) (centimeters, height x width)
- Description:
- Triptich, from left to right. Left: symmetrical close up portrait of Cole's face with the embossed pattern of a steam iron centered on it, reminiscient of ritual scarification. Cole's face is dark skinned, with a broad nose and full lower lip; his forehead, nose, and lip catch bright highlighting from above. Center: screenprint of the pressing plate of an iron in mottled brown on cream background, with a drip or ray-like distortion coming from the outer edges. Right: The same portrait of Cole from the left panel flipped vertically and largely obscured with a graphic representation of the iron top, reminiscient of a ceremonial mask. The center oval of the mask is burnt umber with black stylized eyes, and black-and-white outlining at the point.
- Notes:
- Edition 2/40
Left panel: Handcolored photo etching with embossing. Center panel: silkscreen with lemon juice and scorching. Right panel: photo etching and woodcut. - Cite As:
- Willie Cole (American , born 1955), Man Spirit Mask, 1999. Mixed media, overall: 99.4 × 201.9 cm. Acquired through the generosity of Truman W. Eustis III, Class of 1951, 2000.001.
- Repository:
- Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
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