The Opulent Beadwork of Black Masker Demond Melancon

The Louisiana-based artist, known for his hand-beaded portraits and Mardi Gras Indian suits, is the recipient of this year’s 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art.

The Opulent Beadwork of Black Masker Demond Melancon
The Louisiana-based artist, known for his hand-beaded portraits and Mardi Gras Indian suits, is the recipient of this year’s 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art.