The mask has become emblematic of the age of the Covid pandemic. It is also an important symbol of Japanese classical culture. For Terry Watada, it not only conceals and protects but also reveals the hidden truths of the wearer.
Terry Watada has published three novels, five collections of poetry, and a book of short stories. His fourth novel, Hiroshima Bomb Money (NeWest Press) is set for release in 2024. His new play, Sakura: The Last Cherry Blossom Festival, will premiere in the summer of 2024 during the Lighthouse Summer Theatre Festival, Port Dover, Ontario. He lives in Toronto.
