Heide Monster's Blog (100)

I love Kathy's interactive MA!  Each makes me think she cannot get any better. Here is the latest: A truly scary petulant child!  The envelope gives hints. …

Adam sends his curriculum vitae from kindergarten.  Definitely a MailArt school ---He certainly passes.…

The desire for toilet paper seems to be universal.  This little rodent it dreaming of hoards! His expression is so perfect

The series of Bon-Zines continue,  With a bonus issue of Ova-Zine!  In color!  Always full of good images in fabulous juxtaposition.…

Norma Soulet sent a whole book on spring, each page is quite 3-D  with paint, collage and stickers in the brilliant colors of life.…

An origami folded envelope/MA arrived from James.  The inside is a calendar page with lovely bits of paper glued down.  Could be a comment on the current lockdown, maybe just a visual image.  Thank you for the intriguing design!

Zinenvlope 3 from mail Art Martha arrived.  the origami envelope/MA is in response to the privatized royal mail.  But look closely, does it have postage? This is exactly how it arrived here. PS isn't there an "L" in mailart? …

I never know what to expect from Mike: sewn velvet, star punched envelopes, pages of iconic books. Here is the velvet under black light, I was trying to capture the postal barcode.

envelope with extras…

Debra Mulnick sent me an intriguing collage.  Firstly, I love the irregular shape. And then: what bold  pattern mixing!  The wallpaper background, their dresses, even their hair...The women almost fade into obscurity.

The MA from PetrolPetal looks like a bite might have happened to the top, but on the other hand, perhaps on purpose.  It also arrived with a hidden address.  In my case someone I've never exchanged MA with: Corgi Feet.  Obviously my homework for today.   

From MOtherBrando came a collage with additions of a young woman poised on the edge of committing…

This lovely came from Debra Mulnick early December.  It has a fabulous tactile quality, invites you to trace your fingers over the buttons. And of course, you cannot go wrong with a spiral.  Every piece of MA from Debra is different and special.…

Jean Jackson sends a collection of intriguing images.  It takes a while to enjoy.  I scan them together, but they come in little folded packs.

I have never seen such am intimidating two of swords before.…

Earlier in the month I reported a missing piece of mail from July Staroscik.  It arrived!  A little worn about the edges.  My theory is that thickness  have confused the sorting machines.  Fab piece, I'm so glad it is here.

On Friday, I was tickled to see on Informed Delivery that something from July Staroscik was on its way to me.   It didn't arrive as scheduled, so I assumed it would show up Saturday.  No Dice!  Today, nothing.  Your MA is MIA.  Ahgh!

From Poland, leaving me scratch my head.   I looked up I Grupa Krakowska, not an artist, but a dissident political group.  Thank you …

New to me artist from Brazil, Gabriela Luz

Adam Roussopoulos sent me some lovely pieces of art, with  values already attached. They are a convenient size, 5x8 so I can mail them off to Sothiby's or Christie's to be auctioned.…

Went to visit the post office and for the first time argued with the ladies there.  They took exception to my card to Samantha Price, said it wasn't bendy enough.  Well duh, that's why I put the extra postage on it for non machinable.  But, I couldn't send it as is. Does this call for a disguise and trying again with a different clerk? should I give in and wrap it as a package and send it that way?  Don't worry Sam!  I haven't forgotten you. I'd preview It for you but that would be…

Mike Nobody sends low key interesting envelopes. 

This time it looks like it started life as a pizza menu.  Enclosed is a nice note on cactus paper and a "label" Thanks so…

The other day at work I found a few dozen envelopes in the trash and rescued them (well, duh!)  They are all sorts of pastel colors, Probably from greeting cards. 

I don't need any more envelopes, but couldn't stand to see them tossed.  Now they are here.  I could send them media rate to somebody that wants them (in the usa, cannot afford…