An artist creates different face masks every day inspired by artists, historical figures, and '80s movies

Matthew WilsonMay 23, 2020, 03:25 IST

The many masks of Matthias Kretschmer.Matthias Kretschmer

Matthias Kretschmer is an artist based in Austria who creates face masks every day.
From characters like Hannibal Lecter to famous figures like Che Guevara, Kretschmer's masks are inspired by pop culture, events in the news, and history.
He shares his masks on social media, hoping to entertain his friends and make them smile.

For artist Matthias Kretschmer, every day brings new ideas and inspiration. Every day for the past six weeks, Kretschmer has created face masks inspired by pop culture and current events related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kretschmer started the hobby to keep himself busy during the lockdown, and now he hopes his artwork is bringing a smile to other people's faces.

Kretschmer spoke with Insider about his unique hobby and where he finds inspiration.

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Matthias Kretschmer, an artist based in Vienna, Austria, needed an outlet for his creativity during the lockdown.

A face mask based on Dr. Zoidberg from "Futurama." Matthias Kretschmer

For the past six weeks, Kretschmer has created a face mask every night.

Another creation. Matthias Kretschmer

Many of Kretschmer's face masks are inspired by pop culture like "The Terminator"...

"The Terminator." Matthias Kretschmer

... but he also finds inspiration from news and current events.

A face mask inspired by World War 2. Matthias Kretschmer

Kretschmer has created masks based on real historical figures like the artist Frida Kahlo ...

A face mask of Frida Kahlo. Matthias Kretschmer

... and on holidays like Easter.

A face mask of the Easter Bunny. Matthias Kretschmer

Kretschmer creates the masks mostly just to entertain himself.

A face mask from the film "Saw." Matthias Kretschmer

He doesn't intend to sell them but has given away some of the masks to his friends.

A face mask of Che Guevara. Matthias Kretschmer

It usually takes around an hour to make a mask, but some masks, like the ones depicting ZZ Top, take longer.

Face masks of musicians ZZ Top. Matthias Kretschmer

Kretschmer has even incorporated some 3D collages into masks.

Kretschmer's face mask covered in spoons. Matthias Kretschmer

Two of Kretschmer's favorite masks are of Pinocchio ...

A face mask of Pinocchio. Matthias Kretschmer

... and Stephen King's killer clown, Pennywise.

A face mask of Pennywise. Matthias Kretschmer

Kretschmer also captured the likeness of cinema's other biggest clown, the Joker.

A face mask of the Joker. Matthias Kretschmer

Kretschmer has helped him reconnect with old friends on social media.

A face mask of Hannibal Lecter from "Silence of the Lambs." Matthias Kretschmer

He hopes his masks can brighten everyone's day during the pandemic.

A face mask of the shark from "Jaws." Matthias Kretschmer

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