If you dig deep in to the pages of links, you will sometimes find devoted or new artists who don't have agents or galleries to hinder their creativity or affordability. Often they, themselves, are mystified by the work that comes through their own hands. I have an absolute fascination with masks. It started when I was given a rather frightening ceremonial mask from Bali. Soon friends and family were giving me masks from their travels all over the world.
Masks are kind of a signature of culture- often taking their origin in religious or ritual heritage.
Created from a sudden epiphany of inspiration, Coffey's bold masks demand attention. At first glance they are totally unexpected and sort of shocking. After a moment of observation, though, they transform into a pleasant celebration of shape and color. Coffey, in his late 40's, only recently discovered his painting talents. Within one year, he painted over 200 canvases and started to create his unusual masks.