Complex Masks

Crelm · Post by **Crelm** » May 27th, 2009, 2:17 pm

Im searching for your favorite complex diagram of a mask of a mythical tribal, asian, or just unusual style. Nothing comical however. Nothing requiring wet-folding though. I back handmade paper with foil and then back the foil with tissue. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
Chris.

qtrollip · Post by **qtrollip** » May 27th, 2009, 3:53 pm

You should check out "The Mask" by Tomoko Fuse, some awesome stuff in there that will go well with the type of paper you use.

akugami · Post by **akugami** » May 27th, 2009, 8:05 pm

yes, the mask by tomoko fuse is a fine source for complex faces! monsieur eric joisel represents an other but quite naturalistic style but i don't know if there's any diagram of his masks available - may be in a publication of the british origami society ...

WhisperPuffin · Post by **WhisperPuffin** » May 28th, 2009, 10:06 am

Joel Cooper's tesselation masks are amazing, you should have a look. there is a CP for probably his simplest work here.

InsomniacFolder · Post by **InsomniacFolder** » May 28th, 2009, 12:45 pm

In addition to the excellent suggestions above (particularly the Fuse Magnum Opus) there are also some nice mask varieties in the starting chapter of "Origami Omnibus" by Kunihiko Kasahara - various Japanese mythological creature masks (Demons, Goblins) and the like - also the "Singer of Anti-War Songs" with an innovative mouth.

However, by modern standards these are probbaly not considered complex at all.

There is also another Book that is a Collection of Masks, the Spanish "El Libro de las Mascaras de Papel Plegado" which Gilad Aharoni has an excellent review of at: http://www.giladorigami.com/BO_Mascaras.html
Again though, these may not be complex enough for you but it has some nice renditions of well chosen subjects.