What is the story of that three-rabbit-eared creature with long nose and circle eyes?

[Gwendolynium]

Something to do with Ray Johnson and mail art, but what? Can someone please fill in us new kids? Thanks!

-Gwen

[Mim Golub Scalin]

Yes, this is Ray Johnson's signature character. It doesn't have a meaning other than he created it as his signature. There's a documentary about his life called How to Draw a Bunny, should you want to learn more about his life. 

[Gwendolynium]

Thank you, I'm watching it now!

[Marcia Rosenberger]

Thank you for recommending this documentary, it helps us to know a little more about the artist.

[Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)]

Also, mail artist, Keith Bates, creates a variation on the theme,

for the Lunar New Year:

2022 Year of the Tiger/Cat:

2021 Year of the Ox/Bull:

2020 Year of the Rat/Mouse:

[Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)]

It is known as a Ray Bunny,

and the moderator here, Ruud Janssen once made a series,

with our names on them:

[Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)]

Keith Bates' Ray Reindeer or "Rayndeer" for the Holidays!

[Gwendolynium]

Thank you, I'm glad to know!