Why She’s Making Gigantic Masks
Sep 11 2020
Jenny Ollikainen of Bloomington, Indiana makes “mythic” -- or sensational and overemphasized -- masks that look like gigantic heads, designed to represent today’s era of exaggeration and intensity. For the last nine years she’s been inventing a cohort of “living beings with names and personalities.” The masks aren’t just a comment on the times -- they’re also a way to connect with others -- all while wearing the big-headed outfits.

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