Holism by Chrissy Core aka DaDa Witch (Courtenay, British Columbia, CanaDaDa)

[De Villo Sloan]

Mail-art by Chrissy Core aka DaDa Witch (Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada)

July 21, 2014 - This postcard-size piece from Chrissy Core reveals her DaDa roots. I will even venture to pronounce this a fine example of Trashpo. I am deeply impressed by the emotions expressed through this organic composition that takes a confrontational or combative stance in the spirit of the avant garde.

Chrissy Core’s work often focuses on circles, cup-like constructs and – yes – holes. In some cases, the holes are being violated by phallic shapes. Many IUOMA friends are surely aware that Holism is a MinXus-Lynxus invention, and I applaud Chrissy Core for her brilliant use of holes and contribution to the genre. This current work, consistent in emotional tonality, violates the space of the hole through tearing and/or mutilation, making an unusual use of ripped paper collage.

Deepest thanks and best wishes to our correspondent in British Columbia!

PS – Since this came online, I learned via back channel messages from Chrissy Core that the “floating mutilated hole” as I presented it was not intentional. The flap is definitely part of the work but apparently came loose passing through the postal system. This is a perfect example of the mail-art concept of changes made in the work during transit becoming part of the work. All the same, here is what the piece looks like un-flapped:

The partial hole concept still applies either way. Thanks, Chrissy!