Residency 1 MAsk Heritage
Art of the Mask, Tool from Our Past/ Erasmus+ Small Scale Partnerships
Dates: from 4 to 8 November 2024
Mask heritage bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary mask practices. Together, artists, educators and local young people immerse themselves in the world of mask making, mask performance and mask education. Create new artistic expressions using masks as tools for storytelling and cultural exchange.
Dates: from 4 to 8 November 2024
Exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals (artists & educators).
Collaborative sessions
Exchanges between Lišov Museum and Transformations Theatre Company. Exchange of techniques and knowledge focused on masks making and performance.
Commitment to
young people
Practical experience in masks making and performance.
Community event
Improvisations, performance, mask demonstration and exhibition
exhibitions
Presentation of traditional and contemporary masks and youth productions
Key events
A rich, educational and fun program of exchange and discovery of masks from the Lišov Museum, the museum team, residents of Lišov and their partner organisations.
Official welcome by Občianske združenie Lišov Múzeum (the Civic Association Lišov Museum)
Preparations
From left to right:
- MONIKA SLANINOVA, project coordinator, youth facilitator
- JAKUB DVORSKÝ, co-founder of the NGO Lišov Múzeum
- ADRIANA DVORSKÁ, co-founder of the NGO Lišov Múzeum
- TRACEY BOOT, artist, mask maker and performer
- HELENE LENOIR, artist, mask traine and performer
Understanding the art of masks
Collaborative session:
Discussion on the differences between traditional and modern mask making techniques.
Working in the gallery of masks
Discovering the heritage of masks
- Presentation of the Gallery of Masks of the Lišov Museum and the history of masks traditions with young locals.
- Workshop with the Primary school from Hontianske Moravce, Director Michaela Jeloková, teacher Janka Krajčová and students.
Making masks with young people
Practical session
Introduction to clay and character design / creation of small clay faces
(Primary school from Hontianske Moravce, Director Michaela Jeloková, teacher Janka Krajčová and students)
Research for educational mask kits
Design Session
Lišov Museum and Theatre Transformations explore the museum for inspiration.
Preparation of Friday’s performance
Student-Artist Collaboration
Students and artists refine their performances and masks.
Final dress rehearsal and technical presentation.
(Primary school from Hontianske Moravce, Director Michaela Jeloková, teacher Janka Krajčová and students)
Preparation of Friday’s community event
Partners
