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Show SPOTLIGHT ON EXHIBITIONS Multicultural Masquerade Hansen Gallery January 14 - March 26, 2000 "Masks serve several purposes. Two of which are to conceal the wearer's true face and to give the illusion the wearer is someone other than himself. Ask yourself, how often do I wear a mask." -Scott Vanderford Masks are worn in many different cultures for a variety of reasons: for protection, for hiding one's identity, for transformation, for religion, for beauty, and many others. This exhibit explores the many masks in cultures around the world and right here in Utah. Discover why men wear female masks during a Noh opera in Japan and how the Dirty Devil mask is more comical than scary in Panama. See masks worn by people everyday here in Utah and think about the masks you wear. Why do you wear masks? In this exhibit you are expected to interact with the art and engage in dialogue with other visitors -- discuss, debate, resolve, contemplate, decipher. This exhibit is presented in conjunction with the 4th grade Pfo\ [Flff ners program, a collaborative program between the Museum of Fine Arts and the Salt Lake School District. ~ Adapted from text by Virginia Catheral~ |
