Look Closer – “Mask Lab” Open Workshop
Iris Brugger & Lilla Wicki
07.05.2023
In Western art, a portrait has long been regarded as a realistic likeness of a person. But does this hold true on a global level? “Perhaps it is a fundamentally different conception of what the likeness of a person is,” as collector Hans Himmelheber mused while researching art in West Africa – the current exhibition Look Closer displays various masks from the region. Inspired by the expressiveness of such masks, the open workshop uses a wide range of recycled materials to invite participants to look inside themselves, experiment, and create their own portraits in mask form. In the workshop, participants reflect on their emotional state and choose three adjectives that describe their current state of mind. Next, they look for ways to represent their own emotional worlds visually. Finally, all the masks are photographed against a black background and, accompanied by the chosen adjectives, become part of this archive, which will grow continuously for the duration of the Look Closer exhibition’s open workshop.
Leah
Excited – Thrilled – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Kala
Balanced – Happy – Cheerful
August 20/27, 2023
Sandra
Inspired – Enthused – Enchanted
August 20/27, 2023
Rohan
Secret – Mellow – Feisty
August 20/27, 2023
Vito
Hungry – Cheerful – Excited
August 20/27, 2023
Ulrich
Inspired – Interested – Motivated
August 20/27, 2023
Yara
Cold – Tired – Sophisticated
August 20/27, 2023
Uel
Powerful – Daring – Energetic
August 20/27, 2023
Carla
Fun-Loving – Inspired – Relaxed
August 20/27, 2023
Ennis
Funny
August 20/27, 2023
Robin
Funny
20/27 August 2023
Elio
Calm – Proud – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Leonard
Strong – Proud
August 20/27, 2023
Camilla
Inactive – Interested – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Adriana
Untitled
August 20/27, 2023
Malena
Crazy
August 20/27, 2023
Numa
Scatterbrained – Comfy – Funny
August 20/27, 2023
Noah
Satisfied – Tired – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Salomé
Satisfied – Tired
August 20/27, 2023
Leah
Excited – Thrilled – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Kala
Balanced – Happy – Cheerful
August 20/27, 2023
Sandra
Inspired – Enthused – Enchanted
August 20/27, 2023
Rohan
Secret – Mellow – Feisty
August 20/27, 2023
Vito
Hungry – Cheerful – Excited
August 20/27, 2023
Ulrich
Inspired – Interested – Motivated
August 20/27, 2023
Yara
Cold – Tired – Sophisticated
August 20/27, 2023
Uel
Powerful – Daring – Energetic
August 20/27, 2023
Carla
Fun-Loving – Inspired – Relaxed
August 20/27, 2023
Ennis
Funny
August 20/27, 2023
Robin
Funny
20/27 August 2023
Elio
Calm – Proud – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Leonard
Strong – Proud
August 20/27, 2023
Camilla
Inactive – Interested – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Adriana
Untitled
August 20/27, 2023
Malena
Crazy
August 20/27, 2023
Numa
Scatterbrained – Comfy – Funny
August 20/27, 2023
Noah
Satisfied – Tired – Happy
August 20/27, 2023
Salomé
Satisfied – Tired
August 20/27, 2023
Mauro
Excited – Happy – Relaxed
July 16, 2023
Unknown artist
Excited – Full – Funny
July 16, 2023
Basil
Focused – Inspired – Happy
July 16, 2023
Ettore
Forte – Timido – Felice
July 16, 2023
Lisa
Free – Sensitive – Thoughtful
July 16, 2023
Mattia
Cheerful – Happy – Normal
July 16, 2023
Unknown artist
Feelings unknown
July 16, 2023
Michi
Happy – Funny – Tired
July 16, 2023
Tosca
Young – Inspired – Satisfied
July 16, 2023
Alexander
Funny – Happy – Dissatisfied
July 16, 2023
Petia
Funny – Happy – Dissatisfied
July 16, 2023
Awa
Sweet – Naughty – Healthy
July 16, 2023
Kira
Funny – Awake – Happy – Full – Warm
July 16, 2023
Linn
Having Fun
July 16, 2023
Eloisa
Tired – Happy – Satisfied
July 16, 2023
Mio
Brave – Happy – Vibrant
July 16, 2023
Ida
Silly – Free – Open
July 16, 2023
Gabriele
Normal – Angry – Crazy
July 16, 2023
Unknown artist
Untitled
July 16, 2023
Giovanni
Rabbia – Paura
July 16, 2023
Brigitte
Restless – Concerned – Grateful
July 16, 2023
Rio
Calm – Tired – Satisfied
July 16, 2023
Hanna
Worn-Out – Tired – Still
July 16, 2023
Nora
Crazy – Cheerful – Timid
July 16, 2023
Nina
Enchanted – Interested – Exhilarated
July 16, 2023
Michi
Rapt – Sleepy – Tense
July 16, 2023
Una
Many Feelings
July 16, 2023
Mauro
Excited – Happy – Relaxed
July 16, 2023
Unknown artist
Excited – Full – Funny
July 16, 2023
Basil
Focused – Inspired – Happy
July 16, 2023
Ettore
Forte – Timido – Felice
July 16, 2023
Lisa
Free – Sensitive – Thoughtful
July 16, 2023
Mattia
Cheerful – Happy – Normal
July 16, 2023
Unknown artist
Feelings unknown
July 16, 2023
Michi
Happy – Funny – Tired
July 16, 2023
Tosca
Young – Inspired – Satisfied
July 16, 2023
Alexander
Funny – Happy – Dissatisfied
July 16, 2023
Petia
Funny – Happy – Dissatisfied
July 16, 2023
Awa
Sweet – Naughty – Healthy
July 16, 2023
Kira
Funny – Awake – Happy – Full – Warm
July 16, 2023
Linn
Having Fun
July 16, 2023
Eloisa
Tired – Happy – Satisfied
July 16, 2023
Mio
Brave – Happy – Vibrant
July 16, 2023
Ida
Silly – Free – Open
July 16, 2023
Gabriele
Normal – Angry – Crazy
July 16, 2023
Unknown artist
Untitled
July 16, 2023
Giovanni
Rabbia – Paura
July 16, 2023
Brigitte
Restless – Concerned – Grateful
July 16, 2023
Rio
Calm – Tired – Satisfied
July 16, 2023
Hanna
Worn-Out – Tired – Still
July 16, 2023
Nora
Crazy – Cheerful – Timid
July 16, 2023
Nina
Enchanted – Interested – Exhilarated
July 16, 2023
Michi
Rapt – Sleepy – Tense
July 16, 2023
Una
Many Feelings
July 16, 2023
Maya
Exhilarated – Tired – Happy
July 2, 2023
Kaia
Energized – Excited – Creative
July 2, 2023
Kaia
Hot
July 2, 2023
Lea
Funny – Weird – Curvy
July 2, 2023
Devi
Rowdy – Cool – Moody
July 2, 2023
Vilte
Vibrant – Calm – Happy
July 2, 2023
Ela
Funny – Colorful – Cheerful
July 2, 2023
Leon
Tired – Cheerful – Good-Humored
July 2, 2023
Sascha
Open – Tired – Cranky
July 2, 2023
Humberto
Untitled
July 2, 2023
Darian
Proud – Alive – Happy
July 2, 2023
Maya
Exhilarated – Tired – Happy
July 2, 2023
Kaia
Energized – Excited – Creative
July 2, 2023
Kaia
Hot
July 2, 2023
Lea
Funny – Weird – Curvy
July 2, 2023
Devi
Rowdy – Cool – Moody
July 2, 2023
Vilte
Vibrant – Calm – Happy
July 2, 2023
Ela
Funny – Colorful – Cheerful
July 2, 2023
Leon
Tired – Cheerful – Good-Humored
July 2, 2023
Sascha
Open – Tired – Cranky
July 2, 2023
Humberto
Untitled
July 2, 2023
Darian
Proud – Alive – Happy
July 2, 2023
Arianne
Happy
June 25, 2023
Faye
Happy
25 June, 2023
Yaqoob
Happy – Grateful – Satisfied
June 25, 2023
India
Happy
June 25, 2023
Sakeena
Hot – Comfy – Cheerful
June 25, 2023
Atlas
Funny – Bit Tired – Happy
June 25, 2023
Una
Healthy – Good – Funny
June 25, 2023
Arianne
Happy
June 25, 2023
Faye
Happy
25 June, 2023
Yaqoob
Happy – Grateful – Satisfied
June 25, 2023
India
Happy
June 25, 2023
Sakeena
Hot – Comfy – Cheerful
June 25, 2023
Atlas
Funny – Bit Tired – Happy
June 25, 2023
Una
Healthy – Good – Funny
June 25, 2023
Kian
Cool – Cheeky – Healthy
June 11/18, 2023
Lola
Cheeky – Healthy – Happy
June 11/18, 2023
Ariel
Cheeky – Cheerful – Playful
June 11/18, 2023
Enio
Happy
June 11/18, 2023
Maya
Curious – Satisfied – Happy
June 11/18, 2023
Regula
Funny – Cheerful – Fresh
June 11/18, 2023
Carli
Thoughtful
June 11/18, 2023
Unknown artist
Vital – Happy – Free
June 11/18, 2023
Kian
Cool – Cheeky – Healthy
June 11/18, 2023
Lola
Cheeky – Healthy – Happy
June 11/18, 2023
Ariel
Cheeky – Cheerful – Playful
June 11/18, 2023
Enio
Happy
June 11/18, 2023
Maya
Curious – Satisfied – Happy
June 11/18, 2023
Regula
Funny – Cheerful – Fresh
June 11/18, 2023
Carli
Thoughtful
June 11/18, 2023
Unknown artist
Vital – Happy – Free
June 11/18, 2023
Pola
Annoyed – Sad – Happy
June 6, 2023
Louisa
Artistic – Tired – Happy
June 6, 2023
Rohan
Flustered – Sad – Mellow
June 6, 2023
Wais
Confident – Peaceful
June 6, 2023
Helena
Excited – Tired – Happy
June 6, 2023
Nora
Joyful – Excited – Expectant
June 6, 2023
Athina
Happy – Excited – Bored
June 6, 2023
Zachary
Untitled
June 6, 2023
Shruti
Optimistic – Relaxed – Energetic
June 6, 2023
Anna
Patient – Optimistic – Grateful
June 6, 2023
Talley
Sunny – Calm – Curious
June 6, 2023
Alice
Tired – Happy – Excited
June 6, 2023
Kenan
Triste – Excited – Bored
June 6, 2023
Gabòr
Satisfied – Happy – In Love
June 6, 2023
Pola
Annoyed – Sad – Happy
June 6, 2023
Louisa
Artistic – Tired – Happy
June 6, 2023
Rohan
Flustered – Sad – Mellow
June 6, 2023
Wais
Confident – Peaceful
June 6, 2023
Helena
Excited – Tired – Happy
June 6, 2023
Nora
Joyful – Excited – Expectant
June 6, 2023
Athina
Happy – Excited – Bored
June 6, 2023
Zachary
Untitled
June 6, 2023
Shruti
Optimistic – Relaxed – Energetic
June 6, 2023
Anna
Patient – Optimistic – Grateful
June 6, 2023
Talley
Sunny – Calm – Curious
June 6, 2023
Alice
Tired – Happy – Excited
June 6, 2023
Kenan
Triste – Excited – Bored
June 6, 2023
Gabòr
Satisfied – Happy – In Love
June 6, 2023
Nina
Feliz – Energética – Caliente
May 28, 2023
Melissa
Happy – Curious – Calm
May 28, 2023
Sofia
Happy – Energetic – Enthusiastic
May 28, 2023
Leia
Funny – Happy – Light
May 28, 2023
Yael
Tired – Bothered – Happy
May 28, 2023
Nina
Feliz – Energética – Caliente
May 28, 2023
Melissa
Happy – Curious – Calm
May 28, 2023
Sofia
Happy – Energetic – Enthusiastic
May 28, 2023
Leia
Funny – Happy – Light
May 28, 2023
Yael
Tired – Bothered – Happy
May 28, 2023
Valentina
Excited – Happy – Tired
May 21, 2023
Nadji
Excited – Fidgety – Tired
May 21, 2023
Andrew
Awake – Optimistic – Thoughtful
May 21, 2023
Nassima
Exhilarated – Wide Awake
May 21, 2023
Larissa
Fascinated – Cheerful – Thoughtful
May 21, 2023
Leana
Happy – Fidgety – Enchanted
May 21, 2023
Brida
Happy – Brave – Cheerful
May 21, 2023
Rae
Hot – Brave – Cheerful
May 21, 2023
Evi
Thoughtful – Restless – Happy
May 21, 2023
Nitya
Warm – Lively – Happy
May 21, 2023
Mia
Fidgety – Enchanted – Tired
May 21, 2023
Cora
Satisfied – Happy – Confident
May 21, 2023
Valentina
Excited – Happy – Tired
May 21, 2023
Nadji
Excited – Fidgety – Tired
May 21, 2023
Andrew
Awake – Optimistic – Thoughtful
May 21, 2023
Nassima
Exhilarated – Wide Awake
May 21, 2023
Larissa
Fascinated – Cheerful – Thoughtful
May 21, 2023
Leana
Happy – Fidgety – Enchanted
May 21, 2023
Brida
Happy – Brave – Cheerful
May 21, 2023
Rae
Hot – Brave – Cheerful
May 21, 2023
Evi
Thoughtful – Restless – Happy
May 21, 2023
Nitya
Warm – Lively – Happy
May 21, 2023
Mia
Fidgety – Enchanted – Tired
May 21, 2023
Cora
Satisfied – Happy – Confident
May 21, 2023
Milo
Thrilled – Amazed – Satisfied
May 14, 2023
Remi and Marcel
Disco Fever!
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Enlightened – Powerful – Proud
May 14, 2023
Laura
Amazed – Cheerful – Funny
May 14, 2023
Maxime
Cheerful – Happy – Proud
May 14, 2023
Peter
Cheerful – Happy – Great
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Cheerful – Great
May 14, 2023
Amerigo
Happy – Funny – Lively
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Tired – Excited
May 14, 2023
Lucien
Hungry – Cheerful
May 14, 2023
Lois
Hungry
May 14, 2023
Nora
Sick – Happy – Comfy
May 14, 2023
Clara
Tired – Happy – Amazed
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Tired – Cheerful – Alive
May 14, 2023
Kai
Feisty – Exuberant – Cheerful
May 14, 2023
Per
Daring – Moody – Powerful
May 14, 2023
Polly
Sad – Bright – Angry
May 14, 2023
Leander
Angry – Brave
May 14, 2023
Linard
Angry – Bad-Tempered – Grim
May 14, 2023
Milo
Thrilled – Amazed – Satisfied
May 14, 2023
Remi and Marcel
Disco Fever!
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Enlightened – Powerful – Proud
May 14, 2023
Laura
Amazed – Cheerful – Funny
May 14, 2023
Maxime
Cheerful – Happy – Proud
May 14, 2023
Peter
Cheerful – Happy – Great
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Cheerful – Great
May 14, 2023
Amerigo
Happy – Funny – Lively
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Tired – Excited
May 14, 2023
Lucien
Hungry – Cheerful
May 14, 2023
Lois
Hungry
May 14, 2023
Nora
Sick – Happy – Comfy
May 14, 2023
Clara
Tired – Happy – Amazed
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Tired – Cheerful – Alive
May 14, 2023
Kai
Feisty – Exuberant – Cheerful
May 14, 2023
Per
Daring – Moody – Powerful
May 14, 2023
Polly
Sad – Bright – Angry
May 14, 2023
Leander
Angry – Brave
May 14, 2023
Linard
Angry – Bad-Tempered – Grim
May 14, 2023
Unknown artist
Excited – Energetic – Inspired
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Cool – Happy – Dancing
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Sophisticated – Comfy – Sensitive
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Tired – Normal
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Bored – Bored – Bored
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Excited – Curious
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Un peu triste – Super
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Funny – Sophisticated – Happy
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Brave – Calm – Happy
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Curious – Happy – Excited
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Rigolo – Curious – Playful
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Awake – Cheerful – Happy
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Like a Deer – Bored – Orange
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Satisfied – Cheerful – Beautiful
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Excited – Energetic – Inspired
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Cool – Happy – Dancing
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Sophisticated – Comfy – Sensitive
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Tired – Normal
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Bored – Bored – Bored
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Excited – Curious
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Happy – Un peu triste – Super
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Funny – Sophisticated – Happy
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Brave – Calm – Happy
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Curious – Happy – Excited
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Rigolo – Curious – Playful
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Awake – Cheerful – Happy
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Like a Deer – Bored – Orange
May 7, 2023
Unknown artist
Satisfied – Cheerful – Beautiful
May 7, 2023