Checking Responses To Bhootham

Before I begin making the actual masks, I felt it was important to test the masks on an audience. This check was purely to gauge whether the visual symbolism in the mask was creating any meaning or emotion in the spectator. I got the masks printed on cardboard, put them on myself, took a few pictures and put them up on Facebook and Instagram, seeking emotions and reactions from people. I was truly in for a big surprise, the comments were delightful, insightful and reaffirming. The symbolism was working! 

Check out the emotions Bhootam created in others -