And the masquerade continues... I continue the mask project in the second lockdown. After the first corona mask project in the spring, I wanted to hang up the masks in the word's truest sense. But during the second lockdown in Austria, the experiences in my own environment with the coronavirus and the events of the first days of November prompted and motivated me to continue the mask series.
While in spring, it was the motivation to keep those around me happy, since this lockdown, I see it as a primary goal to motivate people to wear the mask, not by warning, but with humor and charm. Catch up on my previous masks here and here.
In this lockdown, a new mask is created every day and presented via various social networks. The motifs make use of current global events, political decisions, or simply the artist's experiences. In addition to the terrorist attack in Vienna and the USA's presidential election, it is mainly film characters, pop art motifs, and heroic figures that Kretschmer embeds in these days' current events. Each mask is unique, and behind each, there is a statement that they are not intended to warn. They are intended to entertain, but above all, to motivate. And not only to take the mask requirement seriously, but with humor, to take these days a little more calmly, enjoy the time with the family, and support local trade and the social environment.
How long the mask project will be continued is still unclear; the last mask will probably be designed when the new mask requirement ends. Today, a total of 100 masks have been designed; how many will follow is not yet in sight.
#21 Alice

Lockdown 2.0 Day 15. Hangover on the 1st day of the new Hardcore Lockdown. Close trade, close schools, stay at home is the order of the day. In keeping with today's mood, the wise words of Alice Cooper: "School's out..." So, music on, sit back, let's make the most of this time. I will make sure that I will at least keep you happy! Keep on rockin'!
5points
#22 Harley

Lockdown 2.0 Day 14. Another mask for our ladies. I think we are slowly but surely at the point where we really freak out. Tomorrow the country will be closed again, using the last day to do everything that is no longer allowed tomorrow. Shopping in the small shops, for example. Stay healthy! And good! And wear your masks! Until then, your Harley Quinn!
5points
#23 Helping Local Stores

Lockdown 2.0 Day 10. Today again with a request! Since trade is also suffering a lot from the current situation, support on your part and our part is critical. The Gmunden city center shops were imaginative & want to accommodate their customers & are now offering "private shopping": Since there are also some childhood and school friends among the dealers, it is imperative to support the campaign. But I think all traders will appreciate a little help these days. Not only in Gmunden but also in Vienna, Munich, and Hintertupfing.
5points
#24 Go Joe!

Lockdown 2.0 Day 4. We wear masks in all our lives. This year, they are also visible. You can scold, you can whine and moan, I do too. But let's make the most of this time! Smile again and stay healthy!
5points
#25 Green Day

I don't know about you, but I'm really in the mood today to hear a little Green Day again. The text doesn't quite fit anymore, but the subject does.
5points
#26 Spare-Bro

Lockdown 2.0 day 16. I present—the spare bro! Based on a dear friend who works for a traditional Austrian bank and looks very similar to the World Savings Day figure. Joking aside—unless corona has already eaten up all your savings—do not waste your hard savings at international mail-order companies! Buy locally, regionally, either now from Austrian online providers, or after the end of the lockdown in the store. Let's do something for our dealers, be the spare bros now and then buy from those that it really helps in December. Bro style! Stay safe, my dear ones!
4points
#27 Carnaval Cancelled

Lockdown 2.0 Day 9. Today again with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Today, 11.11. Carnival begins at 11:11 a.m.—the funniest and hottest time of the year for the inner Salzkammergut. On Rose Monday, it goes to the Ebenseer carnival ball in a traditional tattered robe. This carnival season will probably be canceled for the first time in 100,000 years. Therefore—in honor of the shredded ball—today's shredded mask, to let the tradition live on at least in part.
4points
#28 Diego

Lockdown 2.0 Day 24. A tribute to one of the greats. R.I.P. Diego!
3points
#29 The Dark Knight

Lockdown 2.0 Day 12. Nanananananananana—BAAAAAAATMAAAAN! Since childhood, this constant companion is still in gray tights, now with the voice of a chain smoker. Pro: protects us from bad guys! Cons: Mask definitely offers little or no protection against viruses. Dedicated to dear Irmi Irmiger, who has been waiting for a Batman mask since the first mask project. Stay healthy & go shopping again before the hardcore lockdown! Not online, not at newly opened, highly frequented furniture stores, but friends and well-known dealers in your home communities!
3points
#30 Je Suis Vienne

November 3rd
3points


