Mah Nu's Blog – January 2021 Archive (15)

2021

linocut print

-been thinking a lot about the subject v.s. the artist , objectification, eroticism, fetishized narrative, the power dynamics in photography, problematic white photographers who've attempted at "capturing" BIPOC bodies, the violent language used in photography and…

I'm going to be making a lot more of these traveling image libraries for folks to add material/scraps to, taking anything that strikes them, and passing it along to someone else who might need some new imagery! I'm having fun making these envelopes/folders out of material that's been sent to me or that I've had for a while.

Let me know if…

Received great mail from David a few days ago! Both the rubber stamps of train stations and the art of a silent, floating specter are very calming to look at. Thank you very much David~ 

I have sent something to you in Taiwan a couple days ago!

~Mah…

Received fantastic mail from Iver a few days ago! The envelope is stunning and unfortuately seems like it for a little waterdamaged while on its way to me, but I think that it just adds to its story :) Thank you so much, Iver, for the lovely stamps!! Sending mail back to you very soon!

~Mah…

Received this vibrant haul from Amy a few days ago! So much fun looking at such colofrul art~ Loved the postcards! :) Been getting a lot of very cool mail from Seattle WA all of a sudden, and I hope it continues!

Thanks Amy, sending something back very soon~

~Mah…

Received the latest issue of Bonniediva's zine! My day always gets better upon seeing some Bonniemail in the the mailbox :) Thank you friend, I sent something your way yesterday~!

- Mah Nu

Received this magical piece of art from Princess Mooncake, full of Nopeism whispers and wisdoms. 

Thank you Princess Mooncake, sending something back soon <3 <3 <3

~Mah Nu

I finished a new series of four small Add & Pass booklets.

These are made from collage material I've been gifted as well as scraps of paper I had on my worktable.

Please add to and pass on…

Window 

A. Becerra

January 2021 

Beautiful collage which brings up both the mental difficulty of lockdown as well as the power of imagination, creating, and hoping for a better future. Thanks Amanda!

Diosa Maya, Ixchel

Luna,…

Been in a bit of a funk lately which has gotten me behind on my replies...family issues, global/local crisis, anxiety etc etc... fortunately with the support and love from friends (some from our IUOMA community) I'm bouncing back and feeling inspired once again♡ If you sent something to me in the past couple months and haven't gotten a response…

What a …

I love seeing how artist repurpose the stickers I make and send out.

Dustin's envelope with some phenomenal A&P's and lovely carrot art really made my day :) 

Here's a detail of the haul!…

Mixtape For Mah Nu -Tanushree V 2020

So thankful for this postcard, very creative interpretation of a cassette tape by Tanushree V! Thank you very…