DaDa by Giovanni & Renata Strada (StraDA DA) (Ravenna, Italy)

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Mail-art by Giovanni and Renata Strada (Ravenna, Italy)

December 22, 2014 - The Italian duo Giovanni and Renata Strada do not appear to be IUOMA members, but they are certainly active networkers and performers. I am thrilled to have received mail-art from them.

Prior to receiving this mail-art, I knew of Giovanni and Renata Strada, especially the performance component; but I still do not know much about them. I intend to learn more. A cursory check reveals much internet material 

This mail-art is composed mostly of approximately 8.5 x 11 inch, copied collages. Whether intentional or not, they have a familiar, retro feel due to style and copy distortion. All the pieces are stamped and signed on the back.

I like this piece (above) especially. Giovanni and Renata Strada also include all sorts of contact information, which is very helpful.

The envelope is interesting. Giovanni and Renata Strada must have seen and were influenced by the Blessed Father and his Church of Right Now (San Diego, California, USA).

And the reverse:

Deepest thanks to Giovanni and Renata Strada!