David Stafford Rocks Some Vigilante ATCs

[Thom Courcelle]

Yeah…okay…. a pretty innocent, innocuous envelope announcing the contents of the Dave’s mailing (just in case one is “triggered” by ATCs).

A sketch experiment of some movie screenshot from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" [is what I’m guessing] is depicted on the back of the envelope…this is getting more ominous…

Ah…a placard with some vintage collage work… “And behold, the holy ghost came down and alighted on Jesus in the River Jordan…BUT THE HOLY GHOST FORGOT TO CHANGE ITSELF INTO A DOVE, AND INSTEAD REMAINED IN THEIR MOST RECENT INCARNATION—A DENTED CAN OF PEAS—and thus the holy ghost knocked Jesus out-cold while he stood in the river. When he came-to, head bleeding, Jesus exclaimed, “JESUS F&$>@ING KEEEE-RYST!!! What the HELL, holy ghost???!! …And the voice of God could be heard: “This is my son upon whom my favor is given…BUT BE ADVISED THAT HE HAS A POTTY MOUTH!!” …And John the Baptiste shook his head.

Also enclosed—as foretold by Dave's front envelope artwork—a bunch of ATCs that Dave was trading with people at some event called the “N0 King$” Day protests. (Wow…Dave really hates that N@z! punk who owns Tw1++er!)

I have ALWAYS said that ATCs only need to be approximately 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches…. and in no way must a batch of them be consistent in size. I’m proud of you, Dave, for not being ashamed to exhibit your ruler-dyslexia-syndrome diagnosis (or RUDS as it is uncommonly known in the medical field).

Hey! The back of the ATCs have a new hand-carved stamp I’ve never seen before! BRAVO!

As usual, I have had too much fun with Dave’s chuckle-worthy mailart. Your art keeps my brain creative, Dave. I treasure our exchanges.

[David Stafford]

"Dave. I treasure our exchanges." Thank you, Thom. The feeling is mutual. I have put aside a special Tarot card for your next mail art treat: The Three of Lemons.