Missing Your Face

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

Project Update 2: A Universal Feeling

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

Project Update: 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

Buon Viaggio

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

Mask Making Intensive Workshop in Portland: March 27-29

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