I have really missed seeing people. Even though I'm mostly introverted, I like making those in-person connections. Virtually communicating everything has been a lot to adjust to, and some things get left behind. Clearly, it's been awhile since I wrote anything here—or kept my site up-to-date. As the pandemic is getting more under control, it's … Continue reading Missing Your Face
After a 18 months of planning and working, you can finally come see the first showing of A Universal Feeling! The exhibition opens as a part of my larger exhibit, Reveal/Conceal: The Transformative Masks of Tony Fuemmeler. 5:00–8:00 pm, Friday, November 8Grand Lobby, Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E Sheridan St, Newberg, OR) There will be … Continue reading Project Update 2: A Universal Feeling
It’s been an amazing 5 months of work on A Universal Feeling! January through March were heavy on the initial creation of the six expressions of emotion. The last two months have been a heavy lift—with many volunteers—of creating the iterations of the masks in papier-mâché. Throughout the making process, I also had to stagger … Continue reading Project Update: A Universal Feeling
Strebor Ailuj At some point—after I had already researched various mask traditions and teachers around the world, and after I had already decided how to focus my next period of study, and after I had already begun strategizing and planning my trip—I realized something significant. My first study in culture and mask traditions had brought me … Continue reading Buon Viaggio
A few months ago I was approached by a photographer in Eugene, Oregon, named Dennis Galloway. Among his many other projects, he shoots panoramas of artists in their studios. We arranged a time and he came up an took this awesome photo. We chatted about masks and photography and travels as we did this shoot. It … Continue reading A View of My Studio
Hi everyone! I'm leading a workshop on half masks for the stage. Read more below! To be sure to hear about upcoming workshops and performances, join my mailing list. - Tony Making the Stage-ready Mask Learn how to make a mask that feeds the performer and is designed to play powerfully on indoor and outdoor stages. In this … Continue reading Mask Making Intensive Workshop in Portland: March 27-29
Some of my masks are commissioned. Some are designed as a part of a specific theatre or dance production. Some are the results of experimenting in the studio. But nearly all of the masks I make are intended for performance—or at least for wearing. The materials I use and painting styles I employ follow this … Continue reading Some for wearing, some for seeing