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Golden Mask

Branna Dorota


sold

Golden Mask, 2023

Mini tokonoma series

14 x 14 cm (painting)

16 x 16 cm (frame)

framed 

Masks have symbolic and ritualistic significance and are attributed with the power to express the spirit or being they represent. These Japanese, theatrical Noh masks also change expression according to the lighting and angle at which they are put on. The character of the painting itself also changes constantly due to the background covered in 24K gold leaf. In different lighting conditions, the overall appearance of the painting changes completely, one part of the painting becomes brighter, while another part becomes covered in shadow...

The Mini Tokonoma series consists of six watercolours set deep in the frame, creating an imaginary niche of the tokonoma, an important part of Japanese architecture. Gold is present in each of the works in this series, which reacts differently each time when the light is reflected, enhancing the depth of each scene in the painting. D. B.

 

About the artist

Born in 1989, Trinec, Czech Republic

Education:

2008 - 2015  Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Czech Rep. - Studio of Illustration and Graphics of MgA. Milan Horvath
2014 - 2015  Acedemy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Slovakia - Studio of Free Printmaking and Illustration of prof. Dusan Kallay, akad. mal.
2013  University of Toyama, Japan - Fine Art

Solo Exhibitions:

2015  On the Border of Noticeable, Municipal Library of Prague, Czech Rep.
2011  Travel Memories, Cafe Kluv, Prague, Czech Rep.
2008  Ritual of Light, Tea Rooms Pod Kastany, Uherske Hradiste, Czech Rep.

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2016  Art Prague 2016, Kafka's House, Prague, Czech Rep.
2014  Seos (Blend), L'Ensemble Gallery, Toyama, Japan
2013  Print of the Year 2013, Clam-Gallas Palace, Prague, Czech Rep.

2013  The Most Beautiful Books of 2013, Museum of Czech Literature, Prague, Czech Rep.
2011  Print of the Year 2011, Clam-Gallas Palace, Prague, Czech Rep.