Emotional Infection: How a Mask Becomes a Chronicle of Loss

A Visual Testimony of Internal Ruin

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Emotional Infection: How a Mask Becomes a Chronicle of Loss

A Visual Testimony of Internal Ruin

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This mask was created as a crafted object that records the irreversible consequences of intense emotional states. At its core lies the perception of love as a slow infection that leads to internal deformation. The work does not reconstruct feelings – it preserves their traces, assembling them into a structure devoid of comfort or resolution. This is not a story of love – it is what remains after it.

This work approaches love as a form of internal transformation marked by tension, fragmentation, and emotional displacement. It does not emerge instantly – its effects accumulate, shaping new internal configurations. The mask is created to capture these shifts, materializing them into a stable and visible structure.

The composition of the mask brings together elements that reflect emotional changes linked to deep attachment. The engraving functions as a mechanism of retention. It organizes sensations without turning them into narrative. Each symbol holds a fragment of inner experience, free from beginning or resolution.

The focus of the work lies in the trace as the only verifiable remainder. The mask becomes a carrier of what was lived through – not as an image, but as form. There is no attempt at explanation – only recorded tension. This is not an act of remembering – it is a method of preserving what has already shaped the inner architecture.

Observation That Shaped the Concept

The idea for this mask emerged through observation of internal changes caused by intense emotional pressure. The focus was placed on the shifts occurring in perception, reaction, and internal structure. Certain states accumulated over time, and the need arose to translate them into a form capable of retaining the experienced tension beyond verbal expression.

The work began by collecting fragments — brief notes, recurring images, physical and emotional sensations. These materials formed the foundation for a composition in which each element conveys a specific level of internal strain. The structure was assembled not as a linear narrative but as a functional system built on the principle of fixation and preservation of altered states.

The mask was constructed as the physical body of these changes. Leather provided structural stability, while engraving allowed for depth and precision. The process was organized around tension, not storytelling. The core task was to create an object where the experience continues to exist in the form of a trace. This structure remains intact regardless of the context in which it originated.

How the Mask Composition Was Formed

Vegetable-tanned leather was used to create the mask. The material retains its shape, responds well to detailed processing, and securely holds engraving. The surface underwent thermal stabilization, manual sanding, wax treatment, and coloring with natural pigments. The final stage was laser engraving, calibrated precisely for the depth and density of each line.

The composition is organized around a scene of interaction between two figures. One expresses a pull toward contact, while the other maintains the tension of distance. This core sets the direction for the entire structure. Around it, symbols reflect specific states: emotional dependence, exhaustion, anxiety, a sense of enclosure, and disorientation. All elements are placed within a unified field and interact through rhythmic repetition, line intensity, and intervals between fragments.

Text elements function as perceptual triggers. The words are embedded into the engraving and convey shades of emotional states. They do not offer explanation or serve as decoration – they operate within the structure as carriers of tension. The symbolism of the mask records experiences transformed into a stable visual system. Everything is directed toward retaining a state in physical form.

The Mask as an Object to Explore

The mask is complete. Its surface has been carefully treated: the leather is smooth, and the engraving’s relief remains perceptible to the touch. The depth of the lines varies – this creates a rhythm noticeable when felt. Under different lighting, the engraving changes the way it reflects light. Visual perception becomes part of the object's overall dynamic. Each area is integrated into the structure, and the perception is evenly distributed.

The composition is built as a field with varying densities of meaning. The symbols and text are positioned to maintain the flow of sight. Attention does not settle in one spot, but moves across the surface. When observed closely, micro-details embedded in the layers of engraving emerge. The work does not present a single image but offers interaction through observation. The mask holds attention and engages through rhythm, precision, and material depth.

Tactile perception enhances the connection with the object. The leather remains alive: slightly rough, firm, with a distinct texture. Touching it reveals an additional level of experience – the engraving’s lines are physically felt. The mask captures a state in the material, and that state becomes accessible through contact. Visual and tactile experiences merge into a single process of interaction.

Why This Mask is Worth Choosing

This mask – a unique object. It conveys the feeling of what has been experienced through its form. The work with leather, engraving, and symbols led to the creation of an item that allows you to feel emotions through physical perception. This is not an ornament – it is an object for deep interaction.

Each element of the mask reflects a personal experience. The one that is explored, felt, and perceived. The mask carries emotions and transforms art into a physical form, accessible through both visual and tactile perception.