Mail art by Garry Milne and Dan May
Mail Me Art is a project that has brought together an international community of artists and illustrators, amateur and professional alike, through art in the form of mail. The posted package itself is the work of art and, unlike a traditional letter or parcel, it is intended to be received and admired for it’s own sake. While a normal item of mail fulfils a practical purpose such as delivering a bill, a letter from a loved one, a notice from an employer, or a gift sent by a friend, with mail art the box or envelope becomes the centre of attention instead. I chose the book title, Medium without a Message, to reflect this – the medium of delivery carries no message inside – and I feel that it helps to identify the spirit of the project. The artwork is supposed to be fun and to a certain extent disposable, not an in-depth look into the soul of the artist. I don’t care what anyone says, the most sensational piece of artwork can be created for no reason other than to look interesting. It doesn’t need to have a meaning or a reason behind it, or even carry a message!
– An excerpt from Mail Me Art: Medium Without a Message
So far, Mail Me Art has consisted of two exhibitions, two books, over 1300 pieces of mail art and a hell of a lot of work! We’re planning to do another one in 2012-2013, but don’t start doodling yet. When we start the ball rolling we’ll let you know. Mail Me Art is a brilliant project which we really love doing and can’t wait to get started on it again. If you want to be the first to hear about any new projects we’re running, please subscribe to the LCS newsletter.
This site is filled with lots of useful information, imagery and merchandise relating to the Mail Me Art project, but if you have any questions please feel free to email me at darren@mailmeart.com
Written by Darren Di Lieto (Find me on Facebook)
