For our final iteration of the flower mask, we settled on a concrete concept, as it kept changing throughout the creation process. We also created a video to clearly demonstrate this concept. For context, we created wireframe masks mimicking plague masks from the 1700’s. They contain fake flower petals representing the safety that the mask gives the wearer because in history, dried flowers and herbs were placed in those beaks since doctors thought that the good smell would prevent them from getting sick. As Brianna opens her mask to fight against the mandate for people to wear masks, Matilda (Anya’s housemate) and Brianna both lose the flower petals from their masks, signifying that even though Matilda kept her mask closed, both of them lose their safety when Brianna doesn’t keep her mask on. After the argument that mandating masks is illegal is explained, Matilda responds with the argument as to why is it not illegal (through voiceover as well). In general, this project is meant to convey how although wearing masks has become a political issue, underlying this debate is the greater issue of everyone’s safety.