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Offered is a rare, collection of four (4) original artist-made masks by notable Texas artistSusan Elking. Elking was a recognized name in the Texas art scene, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Horticulture, a Master of Arts, and a Master of Fine Arts fromStephen F. Austin State University (SFA)in Nacogdoches, TX.
About the Artist & Provenance:
Susan Elking is celebrated for her multi-disciplinary work, most famously her large-scale structural installations. She is the creator of the\"Elking Environment,\"a site-specific sculpture garden on the SFA campus, and the distinctive sculptural entrance gateways at theSFA Mast Arboretumin Nacogdoches. While her public works are often massive timber and metal structures, these four masks showcase her mastery of \"Outsider Art\" aesthetics and intimate, mixed-media storytelling.
Item Details:
•Medium:Hand-sculpted plaster over a gauze base. Features intricate hand-painted details and unique fiber embellishments, including heavy braided rope hair and raw wool accents.
•Characters:The set includes a \"Spartan\" style warrior helmet with a crimson crest and three expressive, character-driven faces.
•Quantity:Complete set of 4 masks.
•Dimensions:Largest is approximately 12\" in diameter (varies slightly by piece; see photos for scale relative to the piano).
Condition:
Excellent studio condition. The plaster is firm and the mixed-media elements are well-preserved. These pieces have a wonderful aged patina and texture that is characteristic of Elking’s tactile style.
Pickup & Professional Shipping Options:
•Free Local Pickup:Available in theDallas-Fort Worth (Rowlett/Rockwall)area.
•Professional \"Pack & Ship\" Drop-Off:If you are outside of the DFW area, I am happy to facilitate shipping via a third-party professional.
•How it works:I will drop the masks off at a localUPS Store or FedEx Office.
•Buyer Responsibility:The buyer must contact the store directly to pay for professional packing and shipping fees. I will provide the store location and contact info once the sale ends. This ensures these unique artworks are insured and packed by pros.
•Artist:Susan Elking
•Region of Origin:US, Texas (SFA Nacogdoches)
•Style:Outsider Art, Folk Art, Modernist
•Subject:Masks, Theatrical, Human Face
•Material:Plaster, Gauze, Mixed Media, Rope
