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    He has crafted more than 170 masks inspired by the pandemic


    Published:  August 16, 2020 11:02 AP

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    In one of Edmond Kok's creations, a 3D visualization of a spiky coronavirus bursts out of a face mask. Image Credit: AP
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    Another mask uses a plastic takeout container to remind people of the environmental cost of food deliveries. Image Credit: AP
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    A design inspired by a Thai temple symbolizes people missing their favorite holiday destinations because of travel restrictions. Image Credit: AP
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    A Hong Kong actor and costume designer, Kok has had little theater work during the pandemic but found creative opportunity in the now-ubiquitous face mask. Image Credit: AP
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    He has crafted more than 170 masks inspired both by the pandemic and Hong Kong's political problems. Image Credit: AP
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    They're not worn as illness prevention but as pieces of art. Image Credit: AP
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    A mock gloved hand covers one mask, illustrating the struggle to express one's voice freely. Image Credit: AP
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    A security camera represents a fear of surveillance, and eyeballs, a fear of being watched or censored. Image Credit: AP
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    "I really want to document different things that happened in our lives," he said. Image Credit: AP
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    After the pandemic ends, Kok hopes he and others will revisit their experiences through his masks. Image Credit: AP
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    He has posted photos of them on Instagram and other social media platforms. Image Credit: AP
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    A face mask covered in blue artificial flowers which he made on Valentine's Day this February. Image Credit: AP
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    Face masks are seen on the table in studio by Edmond Kok, a Hong Kong theater costume designer and actor. Image Credit: AP
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    Edmond Kok is making a face mask at his studio. Image Credit: AP

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