# Tinfoil Self-Portraits The Dominic Wilcox Mask Was Made Using an Old Plaster Mold By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominic-wilcox-mask References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/11/portrait-in-tin-foil.html) & [dominicwilcox](http://www.dominicwilcox.com/) Although the Dominic Wilcox mask looks like something a child can whip up if he ever got his hands on his mother's aluminum roll, it's not as easy as it looks. Not only is tinfoil a fickle material that rips at the slightest touch, but creating such a [self-portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) would also require talent and patience that only a true artist could muster. Constructed using an [old plaster mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) of when this British designer was merely 21 years old, the Dominic Wilcox mask is gracefully stunning to behold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tinfoil Art:** Using tinfoil as a medium for self-portraits and art projects. - **Mold Preservation:** Preserving old plaster molds and utilizing them in artistic creations. - **Challenging Materials:** Experimenting with unconventional and fickle materials for artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Exploring new techniques and materials for artistic expression. - **Craft and Hobby:** Creating unique DIY projects and preserving traditional crafting techniques. - **Art Supplies:** Developing and marketing specialized materials for unconventional art projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md)