I went to a local art gallery today
And bought a face mask made from pottery
It was one of eight displayed on one large wall.
and it took me an age to work out which one I wanted
So much so that the friendly blue haired lady on reception ( the one that took my temperature) came over to see if I needed help
He looks the most sad I told her
And she hugged her arms and looked closer
“Waifs and strays”, she said quietly
Bless them....all the wiafs and strays.
ReplyDeleteI like the mask you chose. xx
There is a certain sad look there.
ReplyDeleteThe face of an ape pat
DeleteA sad gorilla perhaps
That on my wall would freak me out.
ReplyDeleteI kind of liked him
DeleteIm getting a Van Gogh's The Scream vibe myself.
ReplyDeleteYes I thought of that too
DeleteSo why did I like it
I hate The Scream
Van Gogh? Not Edvard Munch any more then?
DeleteHe's's not as agonised as The Scream; he just wanted a good home!
ReplyDeleteHe looks more upset or surprised
DeleteHe?.... She?....It? Whatever, it has an intriguing initial simplicity that seemed to become more expressive the more I looked at it. Then after a while it suddenly didn't look like a face at all. Interesting what the mind can make of things.
DeleteHe looks as though someone has just crept up behind him and stuck a carrot up his arse.
ReplyDeleteWhy do u think I like him
DeleteBecause you like carrots?
DeleteThere's something unsure about that face, like he woke up in a strange place. I bet his eyes will follow you.
ReplyDeleteEverywhere you go x lol
DeleteWill you be wearing that mask at the hospice?
ReplyDeleteI think it's the kind of art that goes well with your varied assortment stands quietly on it's own without competing.
ReplyDeleteYou had to spend time for with him before he could speak to you John and now he belongs x
ReplyDeleteMore perchance purchasing? Are you rolling in money or rolling in debt?
ReplyDeleteThat's none of your business really is it-John works long hours for days on end so he does deserve a few treats doesn't he x
DeleteReminds me of the time I took an unsolicited call about debt. After saying hello the person asked if I had a mortgage and was somewhat taken aback when I responded with my own question ...”do you have a big willy?”....silence, I then explained that I thought this was a conversation where we asked each other personal, inappropriate questions.
DeleteI think he looks surprised - and not in a bad or uncomfortable way. Just surprised due to his eye lashes so high, his odd little mustache, and his goatee. You do find the most interesting things!
ReplyDeleteDo you suppose his facial expression will deter Winnie when she's about to turf the couch cushions into the air?
Hugs!
I see why it took you so long to choose one. I cannot make those types of decisions. I would have ended up with two. I like this one, though.
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He looks like he needs a handkerchief.
ReplyDeleteA kindred soul.
ReplyDeleteI think this is the one thing that you have bought recently that I don't really like. I find masks a bit sinister and even his 'lost and worried' look is not enough to make me like him ... sorry!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it’s strange sue, but ordinarily something like this is not what I go for, I just thought it interesting
DeleteThat being said, of course it’s the one you took home. I love it.
ReplyDeleteXx
DeleteLove the mask. Could we see a photo of the whole wall so it can be seen in context? Can’t believe I am asking someone to take a photo of their wall!
ReplyDeleteInitially it looked surprised to me...but now looks pensive.
Will do
DeleteI instantly thought of the movie Spirited Away.
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