Chapter 1
The man behind the mask
Chapter 2
Deciphering the masked characters
Chapter 3
Street art goes global
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of Saner
Ch 2 · Deciphering the masked characters
choko Saner's Masked Characters
Show your true face, show your true face, we're blind till we wear the wild.
choko The jaguar mask is a recurring symbol in Saner's work, representing power and ancient Mayan mythology.
choko Explore how artist Saner uses colorful masks to help us look past physical appearances and connect on a deeper emotional and spiritual level.
BETA
choko Play this interactive game to explore love without faces, myth, and modern art through the unique vision of Mexican artist Saner.
Fun Fact
Beautiful Duality: Saner's masked characters blend life and death into a harmonious cycle. This reflects ancient Mexican folklore, where endings are celebrated as the start of new beginnings.
Glossary
vibrant colors (noun)
Bright, highly saturated shades that stand out and bring intense energy to a piece of art. For instance, in the chapter 'Deciphering the masked characters' from the project Masks, Myth & Modern Art: The Vision of Saner, the artist uses these lively tones alongside skeletons to turn a scary topic into a cheerful celebration of life's natural cycle.
Bright, highly saturated shades that stand out and bring intense energy to a piece of art. For instance, in the chapter 'Deciphering the masked characters' from the project Masks, Myth & Modern Art: The Vision of Saner, the artist uses these lively tones alongside skeletons to turn a scary topic into a cheerful celebration of life's natural cycle.
Quiz
What visual contrast does Saner use to soften heavy themes like mortality in his paintings?
choko Mesoamerican myths of humans turning into animal spirits heavily inspire the creatures in Saner's paintings.
Fun Fact
Mesoamerican masks: In ancient Mexico, wearing a mask was not meant to hide your identity, but rather to allow you to temporarily embody a god or spirit.
Glossary
mask (noun)
A covering worn on the face for disguise, performance, or protection. Mexican artist Edgar Flores, known as Saner, uses traditional folklore masks to reveal his characters' true faces.
A covering worn on the face for disguise, performance, or protection. Mexican artist Edgar Flores, known as Saner, uses traditional folklore masks to reveal his characters' true faces.
Quiz
What philosophical concept of balance, common in Mexican folklore, does Saner explore by pairing life and death?
Quiz
Which traditional Mexican holiday, celebrating deceased ancestors, heavily inspires Saner's skull and skeletal imagery?
Quiz
Why do Saner's painted couples often wear masks even during intimate moments like hugging?