| when the prophet Elijah was standing in the marketplace a friend came up to him and asked" "is there anyone in the multitude who will have a share in the world to come?" Elijah looked about him and with a sigh he answered, "No" Then he looked about again and he pointed to two men who had just entered the marketplace and were making their way through the crowds. "Those two men will have a share in the world to come." "What is their occupation and what have they done to deserve it?" asked Elijah's friend. "They are Clowns" Elijah replied, "and when they see people troubled in mind or heavy with sorrow, they make them laugh, and when they see people who quarrel, they make peace between them." This site is dedicated to Canadian Clown teacher Richard Pochinko, and to the artists, clowns, teacher/guides and friends who have been inspired to "know themselves" by exploring his Mask/Clown technique. It documents the history and evolution of the work beginning in Paris 1970, continuing to this day and provides a guide to "facing yourself in 7 directions". Richard's essential"mask exercises", as well as community and clown links. False Face Society inspired by trickster societies of this continent and by our "guide" JAH-SMIH, (jonsmith), a registry of professional clowns and guides trained in Richard Pochinko mask technique Ian A.Wallace a.k.a. nion updated this first day of april, 2011 Vancouver, Canada keeper of the house |
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