Asemic writing (asemics), vispo & abstract art from Claudia McGill (Wyncote, Pennsylvania, USA)

[De Villo Sloan]

Mail-art by IUOMA member Claudia McGill (Wyncote, Pennsylvania, USA)

August 4, 2013 - Claudia McGill has wowed me with an envelope brimming with her art, most of it post-card size but with larger items also. She sent this message:

The piece that opens the blog is larger, approximately 6 X 10 inches. Many at the IUOMA are familiar with Claudia McGill's distinctive collage work and painting style. This batch of work incorporates language/text in various ways, especially asemic writing; this work could also well fit the definition of visual poetry. The piece above is a fantastic example of her paint-over approach. Here is the reverse side:

This is an asemic-oriented piece that suggests book pages. Many comparisons can be made to provide a context. I think of Cy Twombly in particular due to the flowing cursive forms and painterly approach.

I could appreciate Claudia's use of colour and texture forever. The paint-over is evident above and the composition is more rugged and dissonant than much of her far more subtle work.

This reverse side moves into the asemic realm even further. Readable words and letters are suggested in places but meld back into abstraction.

Here is another black on white asemic piece that I think works very. I cannot recall other b&w work by Claudia. The reverse:

I present a vertical scan to give another perspective, as that can be an option with asemic writing.

This (above) is a favourite piece in the collection.

Here is another great piece with predominant black. Claudia McGill's large envelope that contained all this work is also a piece of art:

The reverse:

Deepest thanks to Claudia McGill for this fantastic package!

[Eraser Heed]

Wonderful pictures/mail and a great blog, thanks!