Thom Courcelle's Blog – November 2023 Archive (8)

Message in a Bottle from the Magnificent Mind of Kathy Barnett

Kathy recently sent a very attractive envelope with vintage bottle labels that hinted at the surprise inside...

Kathy is known for her creative "interactive" pieces, which often reveal her amazing sense of humor.

For instance, a gift of perfume or eau de toilette is always a classy present to gift someone. In the case of…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 29, 2023 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Goddesses Bestowing MailArt Gifts

Not one...but TWO Greek Goddesses descended upon my mail box to bestow blessings upon my household...

From Katerina Nikoltsou:

...And they brought some creative ephemera so that the blessed mailart cycle might continue...…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 24, 2023 at 4:22pm — 1 Comment

Got Gorgeous? Artful Greetings from Greg Diaz of California (USA)

Why am I so tickled by this array of simple forms sent by Greg? A sheet of paper swathed in black, reminiscent of Xuan brush Chinese calligraphy...with two red markings like reflective eyes that turn the form into a smiling creature grinning mirthfully from the shadows.

And, um, that hand-carved Johnson bunny on the envelope…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 11:15pm — No Comments

Negotiable Notions of Mail Art from Non-Local Variable in Oregon (USA)

I had fun going through the cornucopia of stuff that Non-Local Variable sent in. Much of it meant to question "What is Art?"...

There was also a fascinating boekie/zine enclosed. It looked…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:58pm — 1 Comment

Hijinks and Hilarity from The Haddock of Oregon (USA)

Poetry, DaDa sketches and miniatures...

Thank you!

Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Rita Does It Right—The Riveting Mail Regards of Rita McNamara

Rita's post came in a hand-painted and designed envelope...soooo beautiful, though it was made of newspaper-thin material, so I didn't dare try to unfold the seams for fear of tearing it... The insides were just as fabulous, though...

A wonderful personal note, and an origami paper box that when…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Magnificent Magic from MailArt Martha

Musings and stories and artwork galore from MailArt Martha in the United Kingdom!  ...Including a legacy stamp portrait through the kindness of Adam Roussopuolos:

Thank you,…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:08pm — No Comments

A Cornucopia of des Cartes Postales from the U.S. States and Abroad

Truly some great, creative, artistic pieces. Some from new friends, some from the familiar crew, and some welcome correspondence from friends not heard from in a while...

Below, from top left, clockwise: Jack of Cascadia Artpost; Coco Muchmore in a fantastic collaboration with artist Nick Carterucci; the Dude-bros of France (Artist In_Seine and Dr. Zack); Michael Orr; Jimmy Connors (Germany); Melissa Wand doing some experimental theater (and photography); and Hélène…

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Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 8:28pm — No Comments

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