Sharon McConnell-Dickerson’s life masks of legendary blues musicians form a stunning collection that celebrates the trailblazers of the music. The 59 Blues Legends life masks capture every facial nuance and detail. Othar Turner, Sam Carr, Dorothy Moore, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Little Milton, R.L. Burnside, James Cotton, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Taj Mahal, Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Henry Townsend, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby Rush, Bobby Blue Bland, Koko Taylor, and Odetta are among the legendary performers whose masks McConnell-Dickerson has lovingly created. This was all accomplished as she was losing her sight. Since 2005, McConnell-Dickerson has shared her exhibit with galleries and blues festivals around the world, including the National Civil Rights Museum and the Blues Music Awards, both in 2009. A large part of her collection was on display at The Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame beginning in December of 2015.
