Molly Haslund is currently holding a residency at Absolute Art Space. Her residency is supported by the Danish Arts Foundation
 

In this workshop we will use porcelain clay to make masks that covers part of the face.

Whilst modeling, as a supportive act to people who protest, we will draw attention to the current situation in Hong Kong and obviously the mask ban. In relation to it, we can share thoughts around the new functions of the mask, or discuss what it means to be able to/ or not be able to wear a mask to count as a person and voice in public space despite your visible identity.

Or, we can formally investigate what the fine line between a mask and a piece of face jewellery is?

And, how much of your face do you need to cower to avoid face recognition?

The masks we fabricate in the workshop has an inbuilt contradiction as they won’t be the most practical for a protest due to the fairly strong, but fine traditional breakable material, porcelain. This will dictate the way we move around when wearing them.

In Denmark where I come from, new laws has come into effect: you cannot wear a mask during bigger gatherings and demonstrations, and Muslims women can’t wear a burka or a niqab in public.

 

Practical info
Location: Chin Chin Pottery
Time: 2019.10.26 (Sat.) 14:30-17:30
 

* After the workshop, the masks would stay at chin chin pottery, where they would be dried and fired. The pickup date would be arranged afterward.