Art Competition

Decorate Your Face Mask Contest We Invited People to Unleash Their Creative Side

As a result of the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, you’ve probably spent a lot more time than usual breathing through a face mask. Frankly speaking, they aren’t the most glamorous facial accessories. That said, with some coloring pens or craft supplies (and a little creativity, of course) you can make your face mask one of a kind! A Bane or Kylo Ren-inspired mask? Cool. A glitter-covered mask? Mega cool. A turtle shell mask? Major points for originality.

In an effort to make the period of home quarantine more – uh –interesting, and your face mask a fashionable medical accessory, we hosted our first-ever ‘Decorate Your Face Mask’ contest – Here were some of the best entries, from kids and big kids alike!

George, Shanghai

“I have a dinosaur, which is able to beat bats; hence it will also beat the coronavirus. 加油China!”

Greta Tasedan, Shenzhen “Face masks created with fabric from old clothing, glue, stickers and paint.”

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are fully aware that face masks are in short supply and that using these potentially life-saving tools for an art contest was not entirely appropriate. That’s why we asked all participants to use a piece of paper, which can be cut or folded to resemble the shape of a mask.

Adrien Tsien, Shanghai “Inspired by a dynamic jellyfish swimming on a sunny day.”

Charles Ma, Guangzhou

“People should keep a distance from each other, especially in the special period. We also should have the tenacious vitality just like the cactus has.”

Leonavo Hanna, Guangzhou

“Painted faces of me and my husband – a chance to switch the roles.”

Katherine Parkhurst, Shanghai “Starry Fight!”

Katie and Lana Hobbs, Shenzhen “Lemon princess and flower princess. Paper, Coptic marker, color pencil, watercolor, mixed beads and glue.”

Jeremias Magsanoc, Shanghai “When life gives you oranges…”