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Jon Foster
1121 Kenwood St.
Winston-Salem North Carolina
27103 USA
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Hello Jon, hope it is still your birthday on the other side of the globe. Wishing the very best, also for the next 364-not-birthday-days... And the rest, of course
Jon, got your lurvely tape transfer card yesterday, super!! Huuh? Did I miss your birthday?? Maybe I didn't, and it's still your b'day on that side of the world??
Cheers from Australia, hope some Drunkpo comes out it!
Hey Jon--Apparently I missed your birthday -- hope it was fun and included cake and cocktails! Will send you something very soon. Loved the stash of goodies you sent me a while back.
I know what you mean. I always felt that way when I saw my pieces in other people's homes on their blogs, but I guess it's amplified in video with an actual person holding it and talking about it. I was spending so much time photographing, editing and writing about the mail I received on my blog, and barely 5 people read it. So I decided this would be a more interesting way to show the art, thank the artists and spread the word in general!
Hi Jon, thanks for those really fine collages sent in the past weeks. I've blogged them at MinXus-Lynxus. I put a link to your excellent video when I found myself tripping over trying to explain the famous ripped tape technique.
Awesome! Checked out your blog! It's an interesting treat when you can read about the process behind something you've received in the mail! I subscribed! Thanks Jon
Glad you liked it, Jon! And of course it's fine to do this stuff at work...it obviously lifts your mood and this reflects in your outlook and relations with others!!! My theory and I'm stickin' to it!
Thanks Jon for the blog- glad you liked the snackie boekies and Hungry Jacks!
You lucky bastard- Nick is playing here this month at the Adelaide Arts Festival and is sold out!! $105 per ticket here! So envious of you, enjoy the show!
My God. . . we do have something in common, I love Nick Cave. Last yime I saw him was at the Casba, a small, but very cool venue. Did you receive the Boulevard Girls yet??
40 or 50 bucks!? Whaaaat??? That is peanuts!! About the same exchange. If I hadn't just received a postcard from you I'd really hate you!!! I've only seen him play in huge festivals, although I did bump into him once in a cafe in Melbourne, but I think he was pretty drugged up back then. And he was so short, he always struck me as an imposing figure.
OMG, did I tell you about the concert I went to on Australia Day (Jan 26) weekend? Prob not, it'd mean nothing unless you like Tex Perkins, Steven Cummings, The Sunny Boys, Jo-Jo Zepp, Elvis Costello...yeah, you'd know him!! Do you maybe want an Aussie mixed cd to swap for some Salem NC tuuunes? No idea what you like, but could be fun!
Left a comment for you on your blogspot site. I look forward to receiving more of your wonderful collages--I hope to make a small book of my growing collection for the display that I am planning for October 2013.
FYI: There are 2 IUOMA members that live in North Dakota: Kimberly Sparks and Ria Cabral
I did catch and enjoy your humor on your blog. I'll definitely send photos of the exhibit/display at the Book Arts Jam in October. Here's a link to the group who organizes the event in Palo Alto CA.
Oh & btw - the next bio I absolutely have to read on my list is Lisa Jarnot's biography of poet Robert Duncan - mandatory for all us Black Mt. College types.
Glad you like it. I appreciate you posting in the MOBMA group. I scoured the thrift store yesterday looking for a scrapbook/journal. Nothing, but I will keep looking
Jon, thanks for your comment about, oh, 11 or 12 days ago--sorry for the delay. You don't owe me anything in a hurry, after sending me at least two fab mail arts when I couldn't reciprocate yet. But don't take me off your list, either. :--} I love your work as always.
Hello Jon, me again. I wanted to ask you about sending the mail art card for the zine in colour. I am what I consider a colour mail artist. The art only takes its shape in colour for me. Could I still send you something in colour, or will it cause problems with printing. Thanks.
Sorry for the delay answer, i received your nice piece on my mail box, two weeks ago, thanks. Im now working in other art projects, but soon i will send some mail art, and you are on the list.
Well I understand the idea of the Situationists and how it might tie in with your zine. So I'll have a think on what I want to do. Maybe something a little more experimental than what I am used to. Sending all those zines may get costly. Phew! I am willing to enter a swap or something. Take care.
DKeys
happy early birthday!!
Jan 29, 2013
Amy Irwen
Jon, Happy Birthday !
Jan 30, 2013
Claire (aka Cleo)
Happy Happy Jon! Hope you enjoyed your day!
Jan 30, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Happy Birthday greetings from Greece, JON!
Birthday Mania for 30.Jan.2013! xxxKaterina
Jan 30, 2013
Thom Courcelle
Hi Jon! I got a wonderful piece of Mail Art from you for your birthday! Hey..wait, how's that work?! Many Happy Returns on your special day!
Jan 30, 2013
Suus in Mokum
Jan 30, 2013
vizma bruns
Jon, got your lurvely tape transfer card yesterday, super!! Huuh? Did I miss your birthday?? Maybe I didn't, and it's still your b'day on that side of the world??
Cheers from Australia, hope some Drunkpo comes out it!
Viz.xxx
Feb 1, 2013
Pamela Gerard
Hey Jon--Apparently I missed your birthday -- hope it was fun and included cake and cocktails! Will send you something very soon. Loved the stash of goodies you sent me a while back.
Feb 1, 2013
Eraser Heed
Thank You for the lovely mail, see You in the mail box!
Niklas
Feb 2, 2013
Eraser Heed
I forgot to write this :)
http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blogs/mail-from-the-jon-fost...
Feb 2, 2013
Suus in Mokum
Hello Jon, thank you for the megasize BIG envelop with collage content. All these vintage illustrations. Looks very good. Thanks, Suus
Feb 4, 2013
Sarah Churchill
Your latest card is featured in my first Mail Art video on my new YouTube channel! http://youtu.be/kh3Bcm9xWRI
Thank you again! :)
Feb 6, 2013
Sarah Churchill
I know what you mean. I always felt that way when I saw my pieces in other people's homes on their blogs, but I guess it's amplified in video with an actual person holding it and talking about it. I was spending so much time photographing, editing and writing about the mail I received on my blog, and barely 5 people read it. So I decided this would be a more interesting way to show the art, thank the artists and spread the word in general!
Feb 7, 2013
De Villo Sloan
Hi Jon, thanks for those really fine collages sent in the past weeks. I've blogged them at MinXus-Lynxus. I put a link to your excellent video when I found myself tripping over trying to explain the famous ripped tape technique.
http://minxuslynxus2.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/minxus-mail-bag-rippe...
New DKULTNY-Trashpo news soon! Thanks again
Feb 11, 2013
Michael Orr
Thank you Jon! :D
Feb 12, 2013
Lindsay Stewart
Hey Jon! Got yer mail, all the mails! Those stickers are the definition of heaven for me, thank you SO MUCH.
I blogged your camel card today!!
http://goodvibezwoofwoof.blogspot.ca/
P.S. what does PJ stand for??
Feb 13, 2013
Lindsay Stewart
Awesome! Checked out your blog! It's an interesting treat when you can read about the process behind something you've received in the mail! I subscribed! Thanks Jon
Feb 15, 2013
David Stafford
You're welcome, Jon
Feb 17, 2013
vizma bruns
Glad you liked it, Jon! And of course it's fine to do this stuff at work...it obviously lifts your mood and this reflects in your outlook and relations with others!!! My theory and I'm stickin' to it!
Feb 17, 2013
taidgh
Glad to hear you got it Jon! A lot of my mail is getting missing so good to hear you got it. I had a lot of fun doing up your envelope. Happy Sunday!
Feb 17, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Thanks for posting the photos, Jon.
That's a great blog you have! I am very much enjoying
ALL the items you sent for my birthday. Many thanks xxx
Feb 20, 2013
Carmela Rizzuto
Hi Jon
Thanks for another taped wonder! You've been blogged & mail art is headed your way!
Feb 25, 2013
vizma bruns
Thanks Jon for the blog- glad you liked the snackie boekies and Hungry Jacks!
You lucky bastard- Nick is playing here this month at the Adelaide Arts Festival and is sold out!! $105 per ticket here! So envious of you, enjoy the show!
Mar 4, 2013
The Blessed Father
My God. . . we do have something in common, I love Nick Cave. Last yime I saw him was at the Casba, a small, but very cool venue. Did you receive the Boulevard Girls yet??
Mar 5, 2013
vizma bruns
40 or 50 bucks!? Whaaaat??? That is peanuts!! About the same exchange. If I hadn't just received a postcard from you I'd really hate you!!! I've only seen him play in huge festivals, although I did bump into him once in a cafe in Melbourne, but I think he was pretty drugged up back then. And he was so short, he always struck me as an imposing figure.
Thanks for the snake card- eek!
Mar 5, 2013
Carina
Hi Jon, thank you for your card! Blogged here: http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blogs/microwave-and-tape-jon...
Have nice weekend!
Mar 8, 2013
vizma bruns
OMG, did I tell you about the concert I went to on Australia Day (Jan 26) weekend? Prob not, it'd mean nothing unless you like Tex Perkins, Steven Cummings, The Sunny Boys, Jo-Jo Zepp, Elvis Costello...yeah, you'd know him!! Do you maybe want an Aussie mixed cd to swap for some Salem NC tuuunes? No idea what you like, but could be fun!
Mar 8, 2013
vizma bruns
Amazing! Great minds, huh!? Or is it- Fools never differ? Ha, anyway, this'll be great!
Who the hell is Declan McManus? Where did you pluck that name from??!!
Mar 10, 2013
Amy Irwen
Hi Jon, received your great mail art on 03.12.13...will scan and post soon; my scanner stopped working !
Thank you *!*
Mar 14, 2013
Susanna Lakner
Hi Jon, your collage(s) is (are) absolutelly amazing, thank you very much.
I working already on the answer!
Mar 15, 2013
Rebecca Guyver
Jon, I love the plastic trashpo you sent! I've blogged it here: http://thepostalleger.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/jons-plastic-trashpo.html
I s this for my memories project , or simply wonderful mail art?
Mar 16, 2013
Sarah Churchill
So, I officially gave you a title. Sorry about that ;p haha
http://youtu.be/CYgn0b8-NZA
Mar 18, 2013
vizma bruns
Ooh, I just got the shivers!! Thanks for sharing that pic! So close you could have almost kissed him!?? Wow. :P
Mar 20, 2013
Carmela Rizzuto
Hi Jon
Left a comment for you on your blogspot site. I look forward to receiving more of your wonderful collages--I hope to make a small book of my growing collection for the display that I am planning for October 2013.
FYI: There are 2 IUOMA members that live in North Dakota: Kimberly Sparks and Ria Cabral
Mar 20, 2013
Carmela Rizzuto
Jon,
I did catch and enjoy your humor on your blog. I'll definitely send photos of the exhibit/display at the Book Arts Jam in October. Here's a link to the group who organizes the event in Palo Alto CA.
http://bayareabookartists.org/index.php
Mar 20, 2013
De Villo Sloan
Did not know about this, thanks. Just read some of the reviews & interviews related to the book - looks really interesting.
Mar 20, 2013
De Villo Sloan
Oh & btw - the next bio I absolutely have to read on my list is Lisa Jarnot's biography of poet Robert Duncan - mandatory for all us Black Mt. College types.
Mar 20, 2013
Kendra Given Carter
I received a postcard from you today, which was a nice surprise. Love the piece! Thanks a bunch. I'll get something whipped up for you this week.
Mar 25, 2013
xx Jones
Here is your card on my kitchen shelf in Vienna. The photo is not great, just taken with my phone.
Mar 27, 2013
DKeys
Glad you like it. I appreciate you posting in the MOBMA group. I scoured the thrift store yesterday looking for a scrapbook/journal. Nothing, but I will keep looking
Mar 28, 2013
Nancy Bell Scott
Jon, thanks for your comment about, oh, 11 or 12 days ago--sorry for the delay. You don't owe me anything in a hurry, after sending me at least two fab mail arts when I couldn't reciprocate yet. But don't take me off your list, either. :--} I love your work as always.
Apr 1, 2013
Amy Irwen
Jon, love your dad's torture construction pieces!
Apr 2, 2013
Guido Vermeulen
Hi Jon, thanks for the mail art received 2 day!
Apr 3, 2013
Rebecca Guyver
JON! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-22134617
About that golden ticket...
Apr 14, 2013
xx Jones
That is funny. Perhaps Jon has secretly been to England distributing fake Wonka Bars and Golden Tickets. Or it is Jon's long lost twin.
Apr 14, 2013
taidgh
I got your golden ticket in the post today. Thanks a million. I'm going to send you something soon. All the best.
Apr 19, 2013
taidgh
Hello Jon, me again. I wanted to ask you about sending the mail art card for the zine in colour. I am what I consider a colour mail artist. The art only takes its shape in colour for me. Could I still send you something in colour, or will it cause problems with printing. Thanks.
Apr 19, 2013
Helder Coelho Dias
Hi Jon,
Sorry for the delay answer, i received your nice piece on my mail box, two weeks ago, thanks. Im now working in other art projects, but soon i will send some mail art, and you are on the list.
!namaste!
p.s. and about the zine, what's the news?
Apr 19, 2013
taidgh
Well I understand the idea of the Situationists and how it might tie in with your zine. So I'll have a think on what I want to do. Maybe something a little more experimental than what I am used to. Sending all those zines may get costly. Phew! I am willing to enter a swap or something. Take care.
Apr 19, 2013
Michael Orr
just dropping in to let you know my golden ticket arrived safely. thanks!
Apr 23, 2013