Kachina Masks in the garden

As the annual flowers fade in my gardens, colorful replacements have been placed among the group of browning Hostas.

In the studio the Kachina masks have been painted and ready for my outdoor display. They have been balanced on Shepard hooks, garden spikes and dressed with wispy toile.

For the painting of the planal patterns of cardboard, I decided to mimic Piet Mondrian's style by selecting only primary colors and lots of white as in Mondrian's "Boogie Woogie" painting.

I did have concerns about placing these creations outside since paper mache will deteriorate in wet weather. I know of no way to waterproof them completely. The acrylic paint I used with offer some protection from dew and fog but in an emergency like an impending New England Nor'easter, I will cover them with black contractor bags. 

Perhaps they will look even more menacing in their black shrouds for ghoulish Halloween.