‘Mourning Mask’ is a fusion of medieval helmets and facemasks as well as mourning masks or veils. With this piece I wanted to express a transformation, of both the wearer and of the material. I believe masks to be a way for people to transcend their humanity, and in the case of ‘Mourning Mask’, this is achieved through a physical distortion of the facial features as well as concealing the wearer's emotions, to present them as more stoic. The material is transformed from a traditional lace fabric to heavy metal, all the while staying true to the elegance and semi transparent characteristics of lace.