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Mail Art Call For The Absurd...

Please send absurd mail art to P.O. Box 2373 Spring Valley, CA 91977

This is my first project an I am definitely looking forward to to seeing what happens.

Deadline will be December 31st 2010.

No fee, no jury, no returns.

Any postal object, any technique.

Will be documented at http://mrklvlnd.wordpress.com/

Thanks,

Mark

Added by Mark R Loveland II on July 28, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

MA from Elizabeth Parsons

Thank you for the wonderful card Elizabeth! Unfortunately my scanner didn't want to behave when I attempted to scan the back.

Added by Austin Wills James on July 27, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Collage Card from mad madge. Thanks MM!

Added by Austin Wills James on July 27, 2010 at 5:25am — No Comments

Received from Dr. Brignone, Italy--grazie!

Added by Bifidus Jones on July 26, 2010 at 8:25pm — No Comments

collage postcard 7_26_10

I just put things together as a part of the mail art. I will send this to Berkeley, CA who sent me mail art.

Added by Tomoe N on July 26, 2010 at 9:12am — No Comments

Received: Collage mailart from helen Amyes (Australia)

I was very pleased to receive these two pieces from Helen. She included a passage the novelist Henry James wrote in 1893. The quote was definitely "found" and just shows how things mysteriously align when you let them:

"We work in the dark -

We do what we can -

We give what we have.

Our doubt is our passion

And our…

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Added by De Villo Sloan on July 25, 2010 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Received MA - Ptrzia Tictac

Wow - a fabulous package from German artist Ptrzia Tictac. An altered postcard with a picture of the word, "Irony" and the letter 'Y" cut out to reveal a statement by Victor Hugo. Ingenious and inspiring. A MA call for a Message In A Bottle (I have included for all). I am always impressd with detailed abd well thought out pieces. The envelope alone provides wonderful eye candy as well with banana and avocado stockers, hand stamps and other adornments. I look at each one of these as a little… Continue

Added by Julian Grant on July 23, 2010 at 5:01pm — 1 Comment

Karen Champlin received from Athenais Scales

A wonderful collage. So much work and great images. Thank you!

Added by Karen Champlin on July 21, 2010 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Received MA - Heath Row

A re-purposed TED - Ideas Worth Spreading (www.ted.com) large sized postcard. Original sticker art with Daiy Duck added as well plus MEMBER tag.

Added by Julian Grant on July 21, 2010 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Received from Julian Grant, USA--thank you!

Added by Bifidus Jones on July 21, 2010 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Received MA - Cascadia Artpost 2.1

2nd MA received from CA. A continuation of their theme about Deepwater Horizon and the oil damage done in the Gulf. The Brown Pelican in distress is very operatic - rising up from the waters like a ghoul or monster. A very troubling work of political art. Kudos to them for keeping this environmental impact front and foremost.…

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Added by Julian Grant on July 21, 2010 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Paper and Postage has a new call...

FASHION… Continue

Added by Lorraine Kwan on July 21, 2010 at 1:47pm — No Comments

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Received: Vispo/assemblage from Karen Champlin (Chicago, USA)

7.19.2010: I recently received this incredible piece from Karen Champlin. The scan does not do it justice. I don't know if the images were found or inscribed by Karen, but they are incredibly ornate and detailed. Not only does she know I like vispo, she knows exactly the style I like. This one I'll cherish. Thank you KC!…

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Added by De Villo Sloan on July 20, 2010 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Received from Julian Grant

Amazing Altered Fish Man

Added by Karen Champlin on July 17, 2010 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Altered Fishman from Julian Grant

Is this cool or what?! I love that he printed it on a page from an old stamp album. Thanks Julian!…

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Added by Kris Naylor on July 17, 2010 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Received MA - Karen Champlin (Illinois)

The Midwest is being inundated with a heatwave right now. Thank God for the air conditioning. KC has made another FANTASTIC mixed-media piece that I just loved. Jackson Pollack stamp, hand letterd in white on black art card with a cover of multiple art elements. Beautiful work, KC and very inspirational. Many thanks,…

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Added by Julian Grant on July 15, 2010 at 8:17pm — No Comments

Received MA - SDG (Italia)

Beautiful handmade envelope by SDG in Italy. Complete with Zebra, Saxophone and a funky 1980's aesthetic. As I just watched "Hot Tub Time Machine" (funnier than it looks), I was instantly transported back. Great work, SDG.…

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Added by Julian Grant on July 15, 2010 at 8:13pm — No Comments

Received MA - Bifidus Jones (MN)

Received a richly collaged piece from BJ. I am so impressed with the intricate cutting required to create this work. Multi-layered on both sides, this work is inspirational and a wonderful addition to my collection, Many thanks, BJ. …

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Added by Julian Grant on July 15, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

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