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1999-2000 Oil Paintings - The Mask Series is based on a mask made by artist's son, Gabe. >

"The African Angels and African Masks are a welcome departure from some of the more dark and serious subject matter I've done. As always, music often helps guide my directions in art. This new group of work was primarily inspired by the later sounds of Miles Davis. Along with that, I'd listened to various African music. I tried to avoid looking at African art books. I wanted to use the music as an artistic vehicle for creativity."

Mask 1: The Beginning Oil (20" x 16"), 1999	Mask 2: Jewel Oil (16" x 12"), 1999	Mask 3: Yakini Oil (28" x 22"), 1999
Mask 4: Kenyatta Oil (24" x 20"), 1999	Mask 5: Solar Vibes Oil (28" x 22"), 1999 See Note Below	Mask 6: Monkey Dreams Oil Monochromatic (24"x 20"), 1999
Mask 7: Cosmic Funk Oil Monochromatic (30"x 24"), 2000 See Note Below	Mask 8: Unity Oil (48"x 48"), 2000 See Note Below	Mask 9: The Ceremony Oil (4'x 7'), 2000
Miles Mask 2000, Oil. 30" x 33" The face is of Miles Davis, from the photograph on the cover of the "Tutu" album.	Self-Portrait Mask Oil 30"x33" The loose, atmospheric effect adds a mysterious quality.

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All Artwork © Ralph Sirianni / Most photography by Ulysses John Kontos
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