Hand painted masks, made to match your persona.

Across all cultures and times humans have used masks and costumes.
They represent powerful characters from our past, the spirit world and the present.
Communities have gathered to dance, tell stories and share in life's rich experiences.
These have been universal between all humans throughout time.

Our modern western culture has created the notion of a digital self.
It's always successful, it's never negative, it's a persona that we present to the world.
Unfortunately this idea has permeated into the real world.

In a world of digital facades, discover the art of authenticity with Sam Shennan's hand-painted masks

Do you ever feel pressured to maintain a certain image of yourself in public?
Ever feel like you put on a mask to be accepted in public?

Do you feel the pressure of public personas, the weight of the social masks we wear daily? It's time to cast them off. Imagine a mask that doesn't hide but highlights who you are, a mask that resonates with your unique spirit, your unfiltered quirks, your personal narrative.

What if you could wear a symbol of your true self? Not just a mask, but a masterpiece that narrates your story, showcases your passions, and mirrors your inner world.
You can cast off this rigid version of yourself and embrace your faults and flawed personality. 

If you crafted a costume of your own personality, or a friend's, what would you include? 
What interests truly sum up your character?
What aspects of yourself would you include in a costume for yourself?
What makes you unique?
What is it about your personality that you'd love to show off?

I'm on a mission to convince you that exactly as you are right now, you're more than enough, you’re perfect. 

Being an authentic you is the best version of you. 
Right here, right now. 
There is no one else you can be.
Don't try to be better, just be you. 
Your quirks and perks are what makes you unique and interesting and people love to be around you.  

Does someone in your life need a reminder to be themselves sometimes?

Using the medium of mask making we can combine storytelling and craft to match a mask with your persona. 

 Your mask will be hand-painted to capture your essence and present yourself to the world the way you want to be seen. The sort of strange mask that is the same on the outside as the wearer inside feels. 

Exactly as you are, you're already there.
You've made it.
Come and join our tribe! 

STEP 1
Let's get to know you... Discover your essence

Tell me about the animal that roars within you, the colors that speak to you, the hobbies that define you. What are the royal traits of your personality?

Is there an animal that sums up your persona? 
Do you have any special colours in your home you’d like match with?
What's your hobby? Are you the king of anything? Maybe it's music, art, sports, what's part of your personality?
What aspects of your character would you like to blend into this mask?
How would you like your persona to present? 

 

STEP 3

Fill out the form with your story, your details, and the scope of your vision. Let's craft not just a mask, but a milestone in your journey of self-expression.

You are not just another face in the crowd. You are a story, a legend, a dance of light and shadow. With Sam Shennan's masks, step into a world where your true self is the guest of honor.

STEP 2
Choose the size

From petite to grand, your mask can find its form on any surface. Skateboards, surfboards, instruments, and beyond – your persona has no bounds.

Join the tribe of authenticity. Embrace your intricate beauty. Be artfully you.

I have some timelapses below to show the process of these creations being drawn out of the page at high speed.