Mary Jane Piccuirro’s striking animal masks are hand-sculpted in papier maché using recycled paper. She often ornaments them with objects found on the forest floor, like birch bark or discarded hornets’ nests. Some of them highlight endangered species, threatened by the loss of rain forests. A self-taught artist, Piccuirro says, “I stare at the mask for hours before I see what has to be done. Then the fun begins. I paint the mask and embellish it to create the look it wants, often evolving into elaborate ornamentation with a keen attention to detail.” West Hurley, NY 12491