Onatel with Mask from the collection of South Carolina Arts Commission

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Jorge A. Otero
Onatel with Mask, 1987
color photograph

This work is influenced by my lifelong interest in mythology and anthropology. The mask, in primitive cultures, is revered by the people in their festivals and rituals. It is believed to be a transformation of the wearer to the mythical being it represents. Onatel went through a transformation as she wore the mask.

Collections: South Carolina Arts Commission State Art Collection

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The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to promote access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. We envision a South Carolina where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences.

A state agency created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the SCAC works to increase public participation in the arts through grants, direct programs, staff assistance and partnerships in artist development, arts industry, arts learning, creative placemaking, and folklife and traditional arts. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the SCAC is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts, and other sources.

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