2 X Thomas "Space Monkey" Brown (Baltimore, Maryland, USA)

[De Villo Sloan]

Mail art by IUOMA member Thomas Brown (Baltimore, Maryland, USA)

August 11, 2015 - Thomas Brown continues to perfect his visual-textual mail art in the tradition of Richard Canard (USA), David Stafford (USA) and perhaps even Ben Vautier (France). From my perspective, Thomas Brown seems to be gaining growing recognition for his humor that, at times, crosses into avant territory. Or at least he uses avant devices with alacrity when it suits his purpose. I am glad I remain on his mailing list and have these two (fairly) recent pieces to share. Here is the reverse side:

An engaging Thomas Brown persona is emerging as well. Mail art has certainly produced a cast of memorable characters, most of them partly fictional and partly based on genuinely eccentric artistic personalities. Thomas Brown joins the ranks.

Some might wonder why I have nicknamed Thomas Brown “Space Monkey.” If recollection serves, it is based on a comment he posted on Facebook saying he wanted to be an astronaut. Commentary progressed from that starting point. In short, trust me on this one. The “Space Monkey” moniker is perfect.

Many thanks to Thomas “Space Monkey” Brown!