Masks

Expressive Arts
Masks by Past Graduate Students 
Exploring the Arts

Below are 4 questions that are usually done as a reflection after art-making. Since you just made your mask, I want you to set your mask in front of you as if you are going to have a conversation with it. We will give it a voice.

    You will need a blank piece and a pen to write with.

         

    Have your mask in front of you. Or any artwork you would like to journal with.

    The 4 questions will be written with your dominant hand (the one you write with)

    The replies will be written with your nondominant hand (the hand you DO NOT write with) Sometimes I switch back and forth… Whatever feels best as I am expressing and things are flowing.

    Allow yourself to be like a child and answer the questions in an honest and pure manner. Using your nondominant hand helps you express freely as you tap into your nonjudgmental, nonanalytic part of your brain. Do not worry about spelling or anything but writing what is coming from your heart. NO ONE IS READING THIS BUT YOU. There isn’t any judgment. There isn’t a wrong answer. Give yourself the freedom to hear what your art-making is expressing.    

    

    Write a question, then reply. Then, go to the next question. Your answers can be as long or short as you feel….

Let’s begin:

Looking at your mask, ask…..

Question #1: What is your name, or who are you?

Question #2: How do you feel?

Question# 3: Why do you feel this way?

Question #4: What message do you have to tell me?

Dr. Lucia Capacchione is a pioneer with 20 books on how to journal and learn what is being expressed. If you want to know more, you can go to: http://www.luciac.com

Keep what you wrote, lock it up, throw it away, share it with others… It is up to you. When we create art, there are a lot of subconscious things going on. Our mind, body, and spirit are always trying to express and make sense of our life and the world. Enjoy the process. You may want to start keeping a journal……