“Schijngelaten” is an ongoing series of one-off papier-maché handpainted masks. Masks can be used to hide an identity, but are also inherently tied to commemorations and celebrations in cultures worldwide. Papier-mâché + paint approx. 8" x 6"x 3" Cord attached at back for easy wall installation. Based in Antwerp, Belgium, Park Pardon is the collaborative studio of artists and friends Bloeme van Bon and Geran Knol. In 2019 the duo launched a series of one-of-a-kind, hand painted, decorative papier-mâché masks entitled Schijngelaten, an invented synonym for "mask" using the Dutch words "gelaat" (face) and "schijn" (appearance). As a body of work, Schijngelaten strives to connect art and design while also exploring the artists’ shared fascination for faces, characters and culture.
