MaskSuedesilk 4. Breathing as an instinct

Breathing as an instinct

TheIlluminant 2 is a one-of-a-kind artwork within the collection of Dirk Vaessen

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MaskSuedesilk 4. Breathing as an instinctThis mask, crafted from premium chamois leather, originates from Dirks enduring fascination with the material since his youth. In an era of growing environmental challenges and global tensions, Dirk reflected on the role of art during crises. This led to the creation of masks that, while highly functional, embody flexibility and resilienceboth in their form and their symbolic significance. Each piece is unique, hand moulded with precision using Dirks