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Elephant Man Masks

Images Based on John Merrick's Face

From Buck Wolf, About.com

The distorted face of Britain's infamous Elephant Man inspired artist James Green, who created this collection at the Corn Exchange Gallery.
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Elephant Man MaskJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Donna Hainan helps put the finishing touches to an exhibition by artist James Green, at the Corn Exchange Gallery February 28, 2008 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Green's exhibition, of over 50 masks based on the face of John Merrick, the elephant man.
The exhibition went on display Feb. 28 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Green's work has earned the Aiden Therfall Award and placed him runner up for the Gordon Luton Fine Art Award 2007.
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