Carnival of Venice

Paperclay, 70 cm (28"),1999
one-of-a-kind

Photo by author (Lada Konstantinova)

 

 

     What it is first comes in mind talking about Venice? The Venetian glass, laces... And... Carnival...

Masks surround guests of Venice everywhere.
On quays.
On the Piazzo di San Marco.
In uncountable small shops.
The Carnival is a style of life here.
It is a Soul of Venice.
Possible to say that it is
a City covered by a Mask of the Time.

     The costume of this doll combines a heavy, rich decorated top and a light transparent skirt with the plums, looking like sea plants. She also has a traditional black-and-white mask with golden decoration and pastes. Therefore, I wanted to convey my impression from the sea-growing Venetian houses with the patina of Time.