Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica Preview Event

Gain early access to the Rainforest Masks of Coast Rica exhibition and participate in the mask sale before this show opens to the public!

The Rainforest Masks Preview Event will take place on Friday, January 6. Guests can register for one of seven timed-entry sessions that will take place hourly throughout the day. The first session begins at 10 a.m., and the final session opens at 4 p.m. Capacity is limited, and ticket pricing is dependent on the entry time. General admission to the Gardens is included in the Preview Event ticket.

About the exhibition:

Explore the natural wonders of the tropical rainforest as depicted on the handcrafted masks of the Indigenous artists of Boruca, Costa Rica, on view in the Museum of Botany & the Arts from January 7-22, 2023. The cultural practice of mask-making honors the heritage of the Borucan people and reflects the strong connection they maintain with their beautiful natural environment.

The hundreds of spectacular masks on display abound with plants and animals, often intertwined in complex compositions that heighten the dimensionality of the works. Integrated with the masks on the walls are colorful graphics, based on actual artist sketches, which highlight the common motifs of the orchid, butterfly, hummingbird, frog, sloth, jaguar, and warrior.

Produced in partnership with Lucuma Designs.