The Artwork of
L. Crystal Michallet - Romero
Medium: Sculpty clay, acrylic paint
This mask was inspired from the short story which
I wrote for a class project. The Aztec folk tale is a
creation myth that my grandmother used to tell me
about when I was child. After writing the story, I
knew I was going to make a mask and this is the
end result.
To read: Jaguar Woman Weeps
Although much softer, and easier to mix, I was dissatisfied
with the clay. The red clay, unlike the white, has a tendency
to chip after it is burned. Although the white clay is harder
on the hands, I find it I like it's solid consistency better.
shape, and fired, it is ready to be sanded
smooth, then painted.
image of both a human, and a Jaguar
cat because, according to legend,
Jaguar Woman created the great Aztec
people in her image.
white acrylic paint. The open mouth depicts
the great weeping which is described in the
first part of the story.
