Medusa as Muse

[kambriel]

Presenting the mask I'll be utterly humbled to wear for the Portland Masquerade Ball one week from today; as created by the astonishingly gifted Phillip Valdez:



Progress shot of its birth:


Other photos of it can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62494007@N00/




Lalique himself would be speechless.

~ Kambriel

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Comments

[spangle-kitten.livejournal.com]

Wow...just wow, really no other words!!

I bet you will look incredible in it!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I don't yet have the words myself... I just wish I'd known the end result before making (and packing) my dress for the event, since now of course I have limitless other ideas swirling around my head. I knew it would be something special, but Phillip went far above and beyond ~ and to think, it's "just" made of paper!

[niamh-sage.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's just stunning.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I knew anything he created would be something special, but even I didn't quite envision ~this~.

[naeelah.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is amazing! I can't wait to see the whole outfit.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Of course now I'm re-thinking the outfit (but it's already packed)! Hopefully I can do it *some* justice.

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

I was looking at it thinking it was amazing then noticed it was embossed paper! My goodness he does nice work. Can't wait to see pics of you wearing it.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Here's a time-lapse video of his creative process ~ quite astonishing:

[mokosh-perun.livejournal.com]

Genius! Since it's light weight paper, I imagine it will wear really well! Can't wait to see photos of the entire ensemble! :)

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

It being made of paper is one reason to pray for dry weather also...

[hyacintheraven.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is fabulous!! When I saw the finished product, I thought it was metal, too! Oh, I can't wait to see pics of you with it on!! :D

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

And the crimson painted sections look like intricate pliqué a jour enamel work!

[icprncs.livejournal.com]

Oh my...that's astonishing.

And I'll get to see it in person. Wow.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I feel like it's the sword in the stone and I need to see if the mask will *let* me wear it!

[caleidescopeyes.livejournal.com]

I'm astonished by how much weight in appears to have. Aside from the mesemerising sense of movement, and the flawless design, the amount of skill needed to make paper look like metal is just beyond me. Incredible.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Phillip is a magician with paper.

[whiskeychick.livejournal.com]

breathtaking.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

It truly is. I'm amazed at the alchemy he has to transform something so simple into something so grand.

[ashbet]

SPECTACULAR!!!!

-- A <3

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Did you see the video I linked to Ronda in the comments above? It gives such insight into his artistry!

[meddevi.livejournal.com]

that is truly amazing and awesome!!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I can imagine you choreographing an entire dance inspired by it.

(Glad to hear your safely home again!)

[alonewiththemoon]

Utterly stunning!! Can't wait to see pics of the whole ensemble on you!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I just wish I had the time/space to create an entirely new design for it now!

(Can't wait to see you new place sometime ~ good luck with the move!)

[lapetitemort73.livejournal.com]

phenomenal

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Thanks Jen ~ I've been thinking of you a lot with your ferret... much love is being sent your way.

[the-magdalene.livejournal.com]

that is SENSATIONAL! I'm totally blown away

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I've been blown away by it too ~ I think I can safely say he "surpassed all expectations"!

[solstice-lilac.livejournal.com]

WOW. I can't wait to see you wearing it!! Look at that! I am joining you in prayers for dry weather!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness we have enough time that even if the rains come, we will find a way to outlast them!

[aibrean-gra.livejournal.com]

Totally awesome...

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see what he comes up with for C as well!

[ardithquinne.livejournal.com]

that is utterly amazing... I can't wait to see pics of you wearing it.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I just hope I can do it ~some~ level of justice...

[keeperoflegends.livejournal.com]

It's wicked! Can't wait to see pics

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Wicked's a good word for it ~ Phillip's talent certainly falls into the wicked levels as well!

[victorine.livejournal.com]

That is magnificent! I can picture it on you! What is it made of? Leather?

[victorine.livejournal.com]

Ah, I scanned previous comments. Paper! Really! Amazing.

[oregonlion.livejournal.com]

Excuse me while I get a stick to prop up my jaw.

That is amazing!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I felt much the same way when I first saw these ~ I certainly found myself at a loss for words...

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

ZOMG that is amazing and wonderful! How heavy is it? Looks like it might be weighty- or is it not really metal?

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

Replying to myself- okay, I see what it really is! That makes it even more amazing to me!

[panzerkunst.livejournal.com]

Beware of low candeliers!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Goodness, yes!

[mahariel.livejournal.com]

That's amazing - Medusa has always been one of my favorite characters from myth.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Mine as well ~ it doesn't hurt that she's also on the Sicilian flag!

See you soon :)

[blueiduna.livejournal.com]

Oh WOW! A masterpiece!

[saber-kite.livejournal.com]

I really thought it was made of some lightweight metal, like aluminum. It's gorgeous. I love the details of the craftsmanship. Reminds me of an artifact you might find from ancient times.