Celebration Mask: The Pawbearers Tribe No.3
Celebration Mask: The Pawbearers Tribe No.3
Roger Allan Cleaves
Celebration Mask: The Pawbearers Tribe No.3
18” x 24”
acrylic, pastel, and charcoal on canvas
2024
Roger Allan Cleaves’ Celebration Mask: The Pawbearers Tribe No.3 (2024) is a bold, expressive work blending acrylic, pastel, and charcoal on canvas. Measuring 18” x 24”, this piece continues Cleaves’ exploration of Afrofuturist mythology within his Forget Me Nots Land universe.
The composition features a striking mask, rich in color and texture, symbolizing ritual, identity, and transformation. Layers of energetic brushwork and gestural marks create a sense of movement, while the interplay of abstraction and figuration evokes mystery and depth. The Pawbearers Tribe represents a fictional lineage tied to Cleaves’ broader narrative, where past traditions merge with speculative futures.
With its intricate details and raw emotional impact, Celebration Mask: The Pawbearers Tribe No.3 offers a glimpse into Cleaves’ immersive world-building, making it a compelling work that bridges ancestral memory with contemporary expression.