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To mark the centenary of Maison Lesage, artist Emma Tholot invites children to create carnival masks inspired by the esoteric and theatrical iconography of Lesage.
The presence of an adult is mandatory throughout the entire session (1 adult for every 2 children).
la Galerie du 19M - Paris/Aubervilliers
For more details, refer to the practical information
Following the artist’s guidance, participants will decorate felt masks with different textiles (satin, voile, cotton, taffeta, lace, etc.), ribbons, pompoms, fringes, etc. to create a festive accessory.
Participants can take their own carnival mask home with them.
Emma Tholot
Having grown up with stories steeped in superstition and the supernatural recounted by her Spanish grandmother, a clairvoyant, Emma Tholot has created a fantasy world where magicians, mermaids, ghosts, and the divine child meet. These archetypal figures are the protagonists of a body of stories that she stages trough multidisciplinary installations. While photography and video are the preferred media for her artistic explorations, her visual vocabulary is enriched by collages, sculptures, and works on fabric, which are deployed in theatrically-inspired scenographic devices. Her passion for oral traditions and popular culture has led her to explore and question the permanence of contemporary rituals. She is particularly interested in dances on the shores of the Mediterranean, and especially in Ibiza (her family home).
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