Donato Sartori is one of the last great sculptors of Italian mask-making. Between his work and that of his father, the eminent Amleto Sartori, they've collectively reinvented the tradition and artistry of mask construction assembling one of the world's finest collections. He has worked closely with many international theater practitioners including Dario Fo, Giorgio Strehler and Jacques Lecoq. His work can be found in Modern Art Museums in Venice, New York, Tokyo, Mexico City and Paris.
In this free workshop, organized by Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with Holon Productions and Silk Road Theatre Project, Sartori took attendees on a journey from the beginnings of the mask as a theatrical tool and urban structure. Sartori was joined by his wife, architect Paola Piizzi, as well as Chicago-based theatre teacher & director Paola Coletto-Kaplan, and performer Sean Kaplan.
