About this project
The Masks of the Goddess
Mythology is at the roots of our culture, stories that inspire and teach. We have endless renditions of war god myths - but few know the universal, multi-cultural myths of the Goddess, the "faces of feminine dieties". What is the "Mirror of Sophia?" How is the "Descent of Inanna" important? Who was Sedna? These ancient yet contemporary stories, and many others, are deeply meaningful as we create a new mythology for our time: stories that empower women and envision sustainable ways of living in Mother Earth.
For almost 10 years the Masks of the Goddess were brought to life by dancers, storytellers, and teachers. The project ended in 2008, but ever since then I've received many requests to use the masks, which I no longer have. So this year (2012) I've begun work on a new collection, which will be held in trust for future communities. I'm seeking $6,000.00 for the time and materials I need to make 21 new masks ($1,000.00 of that amount will be for the costs of producing and shipping Rewards). Monies raised will also fund the "inaugural performance" of the new collection at the 2012 Women and Mythology Conference in San Francisco, produced and directed by author and ritualist Macha NightMare. As she describes it,"Around the world 'spirits of place' have revealed themselves to us, encounters that generated stories told over the ages. With masks especially created for this event, we propose a ritual performance that offers all celebrants encounters with these goddesses as they have been known in the past and as they exist today."
Thank you so much for your encouragement and support!
Lauren
Website: http://www.rainewalker.com/masksofgoddess.htm
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Raine
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Chose a set of ( 2 ) 5"x7" handmade cards that feature photographs of Goddesses. To see them, visit: http://www.laurenraine.blogspot.com/
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Chose from 3 "Elemental" carnival masks, hand made from leather. To see them, visit: http://www.laurenraine.blogspot.com/
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"GAIA'S HAND" is an original hand-painted ceramic Earth Icon, signed by the artist. To view, visit: http://www.laurenraine.blogspot.com/
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Wear a unique "Fairy" or a "Green Man" mask, handmade by the artist. To view, visit: http://www.laurenraine.blogspot.com/
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THE MASKS OF THE GODDESS, by Lauren Raine, is a beautiful, a limited edition, beautifully illustrated 300 page book, signed by the author. Retail price (and author's price) is $60.00) To view, visit: http://www.laurenraine.blogspot.com/
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I've been a mask artist for 30 years. After studying mask traditions in Bali, I was inspired to create a collection of contemporary "Temple Masks", which became over 35 masks. My MFA is from the University of Arizona, and I've taught mask arts at Kripalu Institute, the Glastonbury Goddess Conference, and many other venues. In 2007 I had a fellowship at the Alden Dow Creativity Center for my project about "Grandmother Spider Woman", the Native American Creatrix. She keeps spinning stories, and I keep listening.....
