Willis-McCorkle Mixed Media Mask Relief Assemblage

This vibrant piece of mixed media artwork features a three-dimensional molded face mask as its central focus, set against a heavily textured, abstract impasto background. The mask is finished with a metallic gold sheen and heavily embellished with colorful pigments, glitter, and multi-colored feathers that fan out from the top to create a headdress or crown effect. The facial features are defined with bold black accents across the eyelids and cheeks. Extending downwards from the chin are five translucent glass or resin cabochon beads in blue and green hues, adding a vertical linear element to the composition. The background is a chaotic flurry of blues, pinks, yellows, and purples with high-relief texture, possibly created with sand or thick gesso mixed with paint. The overall aesthetic is consistent with late 20th-century or early 21st-century decorative fiber and folk art traditions. The construction appears sturdy, though the delicate nature of the organic feathers and the adhesion of the heavy texture suggest it should be handled with care. No significant visible damage is noted, though some natural shedding of feathers or light surface dust is common for this medium. The piece is attributed to Willis-McCorkle, exhibiting a hand-crafted, artisan quality with a focus on bold color theory and tactile surfaces.