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As an artist, I feel that each mask is a
one of a kind piece of artwork, so no
two masks are created exactly the
same. I create no more than ten of
each style of mask, before I destroy
that template and create a new one.
Each of those ten is unique and has
subtle variations. Every mask is made
of high quality leather, hand formed
and hand painted.
Although some of my designs are
based on historical characters
(commedia dell arte) or on
mythological creatures, my designs are
original and each one is unique. I
hope you enjoy them and let me know
if you would like to give a good home
to one of these wonderful creations!
one of a kind piece of artwork, so no
two masks are created exactly the
same. I create no more than ten of
each style of mask, before I destroy
that template and create a new one.
Each of those ten is unique and has
subtle variations. Every mask is made
of high quality leather, hand formed
and hand painted.
Although some of my designs are
based on historical characters
(commedia dell arte) or on
mythological creatures, my designs are
original and each one is unique. I
hope you enjoy them and let me know
if you would like to give a good home
to one of these wonderful creations!
In 1991, I decided to join the Renaissance Historical
Society to learn stage combat from the Chessmasters d'
Viscaya. In order to perform in front of an audience,
a "authentic period costume" was required. And to
make matters worse, I would need Italian Renaissance
Garb for festival in March, and Medieval Garb for
Harvest Festival in November. And I needed to have
both peasant and noble attire. I didn't need just a
costume...I needed a whole wardrobe!!!
Society to learn stage combat from the Chessmasters d'
Viscaya. In order to perform in front of an audience,
a "authentic period costume" was required. And to
make matters worse, I would need Italian Renaissance
Garb for festival in March, and Medieval Garb for
Harvest Festival in November. And I needed to have
both peasant and noble attire. I didn't need just a
costume...I needed a whole wardrobe!!!
Although I knew almost nothing about sewing, I
picked up a few books from the library and purchased
someone's beat-up old court dress. After dismantling
the dress to make a pattern from it, the chaos ensued!
Three sewing machines and two sergers later, I was an
established costumer and the Privileged Peasant was
born, with a simple slogan...Goods fit for a King at
Peasant Prices!!!
picked up a few books from the library and purchased
someone's beat-up old court dress. After dismantling
the dress to make a pattern from it, the chaos ensued!
Three sewing machines and two sergers later, I was an
established costumer and the Privileged Peasant was
born, with a simple slogan...Goods fit for a King at
Peasant Prices!!!
When I came home I took out my leather tools and a
double shoulder, and started working. Over the
years, my designs have become more complex and
more three dimensional. I have been experimenting
with burning, stamping, cutting, different types of
finishes and I have begun adding beads and feathers
to some designs. Most designs leave the mouth
uncovered to allow eating, drinking, and clear
speech. Some designs have a detachable veil to
further hide the wearer's face.
double shoulder, and started working. Over the
years, my designs have become more complex and
more three dimensional. I have been experimenting
with burning, stamping, cutting, different types of
finishes and I have begun adding beads and feathers
to some designs. Most designs leave the mouth
uncovered to allow eating, drinking, and clear
speech. Some designs have a detachable veil to
further hide the wearer's face.
A year later, In the summer of 1992, I studied
architecture in Europe. During our stay in beautiful
Venice, Italy, I wandered into a shop marked
"Bottega d'Arte" a shop which was filled to
overflowing with masks. The owner was working
hard on a mask made of leather and he explained
how the mask had been formed and showed me
several styles that were worn for carnival, for
theatre, and for home decor. Most were made of
leather, paper mache, ceramic, and some fabric and
feathers.
architecture in Europe. During our stay in beautiful
Venice, Italy, I wandered into a shop marked
"Bottega d'Arte" a shop which was filled to
overflowing with masks. The owner was working
hard on a mask made of leather and he explained
how the mask had been formed and showed me
several styles that were worn for carnival, for
theatre, and for home decor. Most were made of
leather, paper mache, ceramic, and some fabric and
feathers.
Christine Cintron is an eclectic artist whose work
extends from painting and ceramics to
photography/video and mask making. She is often
referred to as a “renaissance woman”, striving to
expand and share her knowledge along with her passion
for creating art, no matter the media. As a founding
member of the Society for the Unification of the Arts,
she is an advocate for collaboration between artists of
all media.
She holds a degree from UM (where she also takes Film
holds a BFA in Ceramics, Painting and Art History
from UM (where she also takes Film courses), and a
Masters in Education from in FIU. Christine is a
Resident Artist at ArtSouth in Homestead, a full-time
instructor for active Miami-Dade County Public
schools, and is community organizations.active with
several professional and community organizations.
extends from painting and ceramics to
photography/video and mask making. She is often
referred to as a “renaissance woman”, striving to
expand and share her knowledge along with her passion
for creating art, no matter the media. As a founding
member of the Society for the Unification of the Arts,
she is an advocate for collaboration between artists of
all media.
She holds a degree from UM (where she also takes Film
holds a BFA in Ceramics, Painting and Art History
from UM (where she also takes Film courses), and a
Masters in Education from in FIU. Christine is a
Resident Artist at ArtSouth in Homestead, a full-time
instructor for active Miami-Dade County Public
schools, and is community organizations.active with
several professional and community organizations.
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