Sustaining our Environment
Postcard Exhibition
2008
______________________________________________________________________________________
Left, Right and below: Shots of the postcard exhibit in the Blue Room
of the Janette Kennedy Gallery at Southside on Lamar. Center: WCA booth at the College Arts Association convention.
Title: Sustaining Our Environment
Dates: February 2008
Venue: WCA booth at the CAA Convention and at the Janette Kennedy Gallery, Fort Worth-Dallas, Texas
Exhibition Director: Priscilla Otani
Sustain our environment! WCA's International Committee invited mail artists and artists of all media to support the UN’s Millenium Goal, “Sustaining Our Environment.” The Millennium Goal’s objectives were:
Entrants were asked to submit 4”x6” or Size 6 postcards made from recycled materials that reflected the theme of “Sustaining Our Environment”. Submissions were exhibited during the February 2008 WCA and College Art Association (CAA) annual conferences at Ft. Worth-Dallas, Texas. At the exhibition, some of the works were auctioned and raised $1100 to benefit the United Nations. The remaining postcards will were preserved and displayed at UN conferences.
Dates: February 2008
Venue: WCA booth at the CAA Convention and at the Janette Kennedy Gallery, Fort Worth-Dallas, Texas
Exhibition Director: Priscilla Otani
Sustain our environment! WCA's International Committee invited mail artists and artists of all media to support the UN’s Millenium Goal, “Sustaining Our Environment.” The Millennium Goal’s objectives were:
- · Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs; reverse loss of environmental resources
- · Reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water
- · Achieve significant improvement in lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers, by 2020
Entrants were asked to submit 4”x6” or Size 6 postcards made from recycled materials that reflected the theme of “Sustaining Our Environment”. Submissions were exhibited during the February 2008 WCA and College Art Association (CAA) annual conferences at Ft. Worth-Dallas, Texas. At the exhibition, some of the works were auctioned and raised $1100 to benefit the United Nations. The remaining postcards will were preserved and displayed at UN conferences.
Thanks to all who participated in "Sustaining Our Environment!"
Chris Adams, Alli, Hannah Alter, Michelle Alvarado, Andre, Peery Angelika, Anonymous, Arby, Lynn Archer, Barbara van Arnam, Katherine Arnold, Ashley Barry, Patricia Biesen, Chris Bishop, Gretchen Blais, June Blum, Betsy Bohrer, Bonnie Randall Boller, Lana Bosak, Iris Brightwater, Mario Britt, Brooke, Barbara Bruch, Liana Bryels, Keith Buchholz, Jonathan Bull, Laura Burton, Kathleen Callahan, Karol Turner Campbell, Rusty Cantor, Barbara Carson, Donna Catanzaro, Laurel Cee, Claudia Chapline, Alejandra Chaverri, Roxanne Clark, Debra Claffey, Ryosuke Cohen, Kathy Cohn, Jennifer Colby, Melissa Colby, Marion Coleman, Colo, Donna M Conroy, Jean Consorti, Jennifer Bronwynn Copp, Emmy Costa, Beverly Cottman, Emme Coupe, CR, Amy Crawley, Derry Dameson, Elizabeth D’amico, Dani, Franciska Diemont, Marjorie Lee Jin En DeQuincy, Joan Desmond, Eleanor Dickinson, Liz Dodson, Ioana Dogaru, Linda Doyle, Cosette Dudley, Nicole Patrice Dul, Mandi Eberle, Ecole Primaire, Marie Elcin, Bruria Finkel, Claire Folkman, Raymond Fong, Connie Franks, Veronica Gledhill, Mim Golub, Chase Gonales, Sharday Gregory, Nicole Grinstead, Jo Grishman, Heidi Guibord, Cyndi Gusler, Matt Gust, Mary Oestericher Hamill, Melissa Harmon, Lisa Haskell, Trudi Chamoff Hauptman, Sara Heinrich, Janet Heritage, Socorro Hernandez Hiner, Hugo, Ben Irvin, Ann Isolde, Jenny, Katrina Jones, Aunia Kahn, Bhavik Khatri, William Kohl, Dima Korzinin, J Natasha Kostan, Joey Lada, Silja Lahtinen, V Lambert, Carol Larson, Hy Le, Harriet Levi, Jean Longwill, Jennie Lukens, Sarah Luprek, Bonnie MacAllister, Magtrev, Mailarta, Alexis Manheim, Stephan Marcellino, Lauren Marion, Soni Martin, Patricia Martini, Darlene Mellein, Kim Mendes, Mary Milelzcik, Marilyn Mitchell, Samuel Montavetti, Emma Moore, Sandra Mueller, Kevin del Mundo, Myrrh, Barb Nelis, Helen Poole Newman, Adam Nelso, Beth Neville, Nicole, Katerina Nikolotsos, Peggy Nino, Dorothy Nissen, Nelleke Nix, Neon, Nocturnal Mercury, Karin Morris, Carol Nye, Lisa Parsons, Lauro Pelayo, Paula Bianca Placio, Brenda Oelbaum, Andie Olsen, Dana Osborn, Priscilla Otani, Clemente Padin, Paris, Alina Pawlukowciz, Deborah J Skinner Perez, Amber Picchi, Alexandra Pinero, Nadia Poltosi, Elizabeth Pujalka, Cody Raxon, Ranger Rick, Gail Rieke, C. Rizzuto, Patricia Rodriguez, Susan Rogers, Rook, Eddie Ruiz, Jacqueline Ruyak, Caitlin S, Sammi S, Cynthia Ulrich Sacks, Marina Salmaso, Sam, Sari, Fabio Sassi, Kara Schlabach, Stephanie Scughula, Shane, Jodi Shaw, Mary Shisler, J Shoemaker, Harmeet Sighn, Bonnie J Smith, Gail Smuda, Snappy, Anke Snel, Rebecca Souder, Ann Fanciullo Sperling, Wendy Steinberg, Jaromir Svozilik, Yuriko Takata, Theresa, Mary Thiefels, Michelle Timm, Gonzalo Torne, Alicette Torres, Thi Tran, Lauren Umberger, Alexandra Vas, Anu Vatto, Cristina Velazquez, Vendetta, Vicki, Meagan Wallace, Andrew Ward, Tamara Wasserman, Adam Watts, Jenni Weigel, Ridley Wheatenherby, Carrie White, Patty Whitmore, Jackie Wight, Tanya Wilkinson, Judy Johnson Williams, Lee Williams, Irene Z Will, Dayna Willard, Ryl Brock Wilson, Amanda Wyant, Erica Yoder, Rachel Zarfas, B Zilling
Here are many of the 365 cards received:
Chris Adams, Alli, Hannah Alter, Michelle Alvarado, Andre, Peery Angelika, Anonymous, Arby, Lynn Archer, Barbara van Arnam, Katherine Arnold, Ashley Barry, Patricia Biesen, Chris Bishop, Gretchen Blais, June Blum, Betsy Bohrer, Bonnie Randall Boller, Lana Bosak, Iris Brightwater, Mario Britt, Brooke, Barbara Bruch, Liana Bryels, Keith Buchholz, Jonathan Bull, Laura Burton, Kathleen Callahan, Karol Turner Campbell, Rusty Cantor, Barbara Carson, Donna Catanzaro, Laurel Cee, Claudia Chapline, Alejandra Chaverri, Roxanne Clark, Debra Claffey, Ryosuke Cohen, Kathy Cohn, Jennifer Colby, Melissa Colby, Marion Coleman, Colo, Donna M Conroy, Jean Consorti, Jennifer Bronwynn Copp, Emmy Costa, Beverly Cottman, Emme Coupe, CR, Amy Crawley, Derry Dameson, Elizabeth D’amico, Dani, Franciska Diemont, Marjorie Lee Jin En DeQuincy, Joan Desmond, Eleanor Dickinson, Liz Dodson, Ioana Dogaru, Linda Doyle, Cosette Dudley, Nicole Patrice Dul, Mandi Eberle, Ecole Primaire, Marie Elcin, Bruria Finkel, Claire Folkman, Raymond Fong, Connie Franks, Veronica Gledhill, Mim Golub, Chase Gonales, Sharday Gregory, Nicole Grinstead, Jo Grishman, Heidi Guibord, Cyndi Gusler, Matt Gust, Mary Oestericher Hamill, Melissa Harmon, Lisa Haskell, Trudi Chamoff Hauptman, Sara Heinrich, Janet Heritage, Socorro Hernandez Hiner, Hugo, Ben Irvin, Ann Isolde, Jenny, Katrina Jones, Aunia Kahn, Bhavik Khatri, William Kohl, Dima Korzinin, J Natasha Kostan, Joey Lada, Silja Lahtinen, V Lambert, Carol Larson, Hy Le, Harriet Levi, Jean Longwill, Jennie Lukens, Sarah Luprek, Bonnie MacAllister, Magtrev, Mailarta, Alexis Manheim, Stephan Marcellino, Lauren Marion, Soni Martin, Patricia Martini, Darlene Mellein, Kim Mendes, Mary Milelzcik, Marilyn Mitchell, Samuel Montavetti, Emma Moore, Sandra Mueller, Kevin del Mundo, Myrrh, Barb Nelis, Helen Poole Newman, Adam Nelso, Beth Neville, Nicole, Katerina Nikolotsos, Peggy Nino, Dorothy Nissen, Nelleke Nix, Neon, Nocturnal Mercury, Karin Morris, Carol Nye, Lisa Parsons, Lauro Pelayo, Paula Bianca Placio, Brenda Oelbaum, Andie Olsen, Dana Osborn, Priscilla Otani, Clemente Padin, Paris, Alina Pawlukowciz, Deborah J Skinner Perez, Amber Picchi, Alexandra Pinero, Nadia Poltosi, Elizabeth Pujalka, Cody Raxon, Ranger Rick, Gail Rieke, C. Rizzuto, Patricia Rodriguez, Susan Rogers, Rook, Eddie Ruiz, Jacqueline Ruyak, Caitlin S, Sammi S, Cynthia Ulrich Sacks, Marina Salmaso, Sam, Sari, Fabio Sassi, Kara Schlabach, Stephanie Scughula, Shane, Jodi Shaw, Mary Shisler, J Shoemaker, Harmeet Sighn, Bonnie J Smith, Gail Smuda, Snappy, Anke Snel, Rebecca Souder, Ann Fanciullo Sperling, Wendy Steinberg, Jaromir Svozilik, Yuriko Takata, Theresa, Mary Thiefels, Michelle Timm, Gonzalo Torne, Alicette Torres, Thi Tran, Lauren Umberger, Alexandra Vas, Anu Vatto, Cristina Velazquez, Vendetta, Vicki, Meagan Wallace, Andrew Ward, Tamara Wasserman, Adam Watts, Jenni Weigel, Ridley Wheatenherby, Carrie White, Patty Whitmore, Jackie Wight, Tanya Wilkinson, Judy Johnson Williams, Lee Williams, Irene Z Will, Dayna Willard, Ryl Brock Wilson, Amanda Wyant, Erica Yoder, Rachel Zarfas, B Zilling
Here are many of the 365 cards received:
This card by B. Bohrer is title "Harmony and made from newspaper, construction paper, magazine clippings, paint and ribbon.
Save Us! Postcard from E. Pujalka of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Card is made from recycled paper and magazine cut-outs.
Save Us! Postcard from E. Pujalka of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Card is made from recycled paper and magazine cut-outs.
Tea Card by P. Otani. An old muslin bag was cut up, dyed and reassembled into a fabric postcard.
A card from B. Zilling of Berlin, Germany. It's an amazing card made of collaged found objects including a button, snap, shoelace, pin, piece from a car(?), photos, tickets and painting.
Reused cardboard postal box and paper fragments. D. Claffey
Recycled cardboard postal box, maps, printouts on used paper. D. Claffey
I made this card from a packet of instant ramen, Chinese restaurant flyer and advertisement postcards.
Collage card from Snappy in Victoria, British Columbia.
I made this card from Halloween chocolate package and junk mail.
Survive: Palm and birch tree barks, leaves and dried petals; cancelled stamp, corrugated box paper, magazine paper. Fossil: Collage of recycled mono type of Mazon Creek fossils in Illinois from the Phanerozoic Eon, Paleozoic Era and Pennsylvania Period; cuttings from magazine and envelope lining. Two amazing postcards from C. Rizzuto of Sunnyvale, CA. I love the many-layered primeval nature of these postcards!
I had fun piecing together six postcards received from Bonnie Smith of San Jose, California. On the back of each one she wrote, "One piece of a puzzle of my first water color painting." They all arrived at once and at first I thought they were cool abstract paintings. But then I started putting them together and voila! A lovely watercolor.
Here is a lovely subtle postcard from NCWCA artist, Mary Shisler, of Oakland, CA. She writes that the card is made from 300 gr. Wm Turner H2O injet paper. She adds that the print is a test for calibration and color from a Roland HiFi 500 printer. What a great use of test paper! I also love the faint orange post office mark running along the bottom.
Erica Yoder: Photocopies of old love letters, magazine, plastic recycle symbol of Eastern Mennonite University
Sarah Luprek: Old magazine page, old postcard of Eastern Mennonite University
wonderful card from Irene Z. Will of Grosse Ile, Michigan. The card is made of recycled paper and the woodcut print is made from recycled wood. She writes about the title, "Across the River" : Detroit River is an international border-crossing between the US and Canada.
Eleanor Dickenson
WCA artist Eleanor Dickinson made these beautiful hand studies with pencil and pen during our retreat at Dillon Beach.
Circle Z. This card was handed to me by Sandra Mueller at the CAA convention in Dallas. It became the 365th card to be submitted into the Sustaining Our Environment show.
Apple Trees. A lovely torn paper collage by Rachel Zarfas of Portland, OR. Backgrond is recycled newsprint from a local paper mill. Trees created from paper scraps and old tissue paper.
"Sun Burst" Sand painting with Aegean sea sand, glue and recycled black paper.
"Sand Mountain" A postcard triptych made with Aegean sea sand, leaf prints and reused cardboard box cover. Four more postcards arrived from Katerian Nikolotsos of Thessaloniki, Greece.
"Live Gently" Recycled magazines, photos, paint palettes, prayer papers, washi
"Untitled." Card made with colored markers, Los Angeles telephone directory, local newspaper ads, gold leaf, glue and black India ink.
"Splendoribus" Recycled inner lining of a Christmas card envelope received from the UK with small recycled/cut images from different Christmas cards. A piece of music scales from a Christmas Carol handout, with ancient music notes. Two lovely cards arrived from artist J. Natasha Kostan of Los Angeles, CA. She is a member of the Southern California Women's Caucus for Art.
A beautiful drawing from Peery Angelika of Marietta, GA. She writes, "(If) you don't love yourself, how can you love & care for the world?" Acid-free matboard scraps, ink and red pencil.
A very interesting card from Katherine R. Arnold of Sacramento, CA. Made with black envelope from graduaton announcement, pre-glued return address labels. "America Love It" cut out from bumper sticker.
Our Lady of the Threads. I made this card from an old index card, rubber stamp picked up at a recycle shop, paint and cut threads from making many many plastic sleeves to display the postcards in this show.
Three wonderful cards from Iris Brightwater of El Cerrito, CA. An overabundance of stamps received from a wildlife organization, reused holday cards and photos from various magazines on the back of the card.
#16"Untitled" by Lisa Haskell of Philadelphia, PA. Ink, pencil, watercolor crayon, handmade paper, vellum. Moore Art College
#11 :Untitled" by Alexandra Pinero. Paper, watercolor, Nu Pastel, charcoal, ink, cereal box. Moore Art College
#7 "Untitled" by Andie Olsen of Penns Park, PA. Tin foil and scrap paper. Moore Art College
#4 "A World of Packaging, The Whole World Packaged In" by Emma Moore of Annandale, VA. Ribbon, letters, sketchbook cover,oil pastels, chalk, marker, paper, white glue, magazines. WCA Philadelphia artist Nicole Patrice Dul sent an envelope filled with beautiful postcards created by her students at Moore College of Art.
"My Sweet World" Candy wrappers, text magazine images, old holiday card, rubber stamp.
"The dangerous roads of energy in Greece and the Balkans." To protest the new oil and gas pipelines going through Greece and the Balkans, endangering the environment...2008. Recycled painted paper, sand collage, reused "green" card.
"Concrete" C. Print on recycled paper.
"Palms on Concrete" C. Print, acrylic and watercolor on recycled paper. Two gritty cards from Tamara Wasserman of Chicago, IL. The concrete is so clearly shot one could almost feel its roughness.
|
Kara Schlabach:Scrap of magazine page, handmade paper scraps, dried flower, bit of non-slip rubber mat, piece of raffia of Eastern Mennonite University
This card by B. Bohrer is titled "Affordable Housing" and made from newspaper, watercolor paper, gift wrap, paper, paint, old doll's dress and toy hanger.
En Peligro Collaged and stamped postcard from S. Montalvetti of Buenos Aires, Argentina. I added the envelope too because it is fabulous!
Marlboro Beetle by P Otani. I found the box on the street across from the SF Giants ballpark. When I took it apart, the edges looked like legs. The backing is made of recycled postcards from a previous show.
This lovely box filled with recycled cards arrived from artist Betsy Bohrer of Lakeland, FL. She belongs to the Florida WCA. The box is made of Old Titanic video box, wrapping paper, Publix spaghetti box, Mossimo dress tags and magazine clippings, all taped together.
Artist D. Claffey from New Boston, NH created this cute card from a recycled Starbucks bag. Ms. Claffey is a member of the WCA New Hampshire chapter.
Hopeful headlines from single issue of local New Hampshire newspaper Fun recycled material cards from D. Claffey of New Boston, New Hampshire.
A card from Artist, Y. Takata, member of the WCA Northern California chapter. She used a disassembled postcard andrubber stamps to make this beautiful card.
Postcard from Mailarta of Victoria, British Columbia. Note the gorgeous "scoutism" stamp!
I made a series of cards on oral pollution. The cards are made from candy packages, cigarette ads, magazine ads etc.
By Dani of Byron School
By Neon of Byron School
By Paris of Byron School
By Brooke Eliz of Byron School
By Rook of Byron School
Cyndi Gusler: Test run for print of Eastern Mennonite University
Rebecca Souder: scrap paper, photocopy of watercolor painting, found thread of Eastern Mennonite University
Blue Threads A gorgeous fabric postcard from Bonnie Smith of San Jose, CA. It is made using scraps of hand-dyed fabrics and threads.
Eleanor Dickenson
"Share The Air With Us!" Recycled magazine, photos, paint palettes, prayer papers and washi.
"We Live On A Water Planet" Recycled magazines, photographs, paint palettes, prayer papers, tea packages, washi.
"Dream Deep" Recycled magazines, photos, prayer papers, paint palettes, washi, tea packages. NCWCA artist Lee Williams of Richmond, CA sent these four lovely gilded postcards.
Another fun card from Deborah J. Skinner-Perez of Wilmot, NH. Center of a playing card "smiley face," Y0 Crunch yogurt top, old Christmas stamp, Disney Movie Club clipping, Pog, piece of college brochure (her alma mater).
Artist Wendy Steinberg of Salem, OR sent two cards depicting the senseless slaughter of narwhals. Magazine images, leftover red ribbon, glue stick, Mod Podge.
A Great American Pastime. A colorful double-sided card from WCA New Hampshire President, Debbie Skinner-Perez of Wilmot, NH. It is also a 3-D card madewith bank ads, acetate print of her father, tea tags and dividers, VFW stickers, paper cutter pack bubble, calender and slide.
Jennifer Colby
Jennifer Colby
Jennifer Colby
I was delighted to receive four wonderful postcards from Jennifer Colby, National WCA President. She resides in San Juan Bautista and is a co-owner of Galeria Tonantzin, which specializes in contemporary women's art. These cards incorporate painting and magazine images.
Revere the Past, Respect the Future. A cheery collage card from WCA New Hampshire artist Gail Smuda of Concord, NH. Made with recycled images, paper and plastic disc.
A lovely collage card from writer, Kathy Cohn. Backing made with recycled box. Design made with recycled postcards and paint chips. Words are recycled newsprint. I love the juxtaposition of texture and image
#14 "Untitled" by Jennie Lukens of Maple Glen, PA. Marker, gel pen, colored pencil on recycled styrofoam plate. Moore Art College
#12 "Untitled" by Sara Henrick of New Hope, PA. Recycled binder, recycled paper, sharpie, pencil. Moore Art College
#6 "Forever Green" by Ashley Banning of Bensalem, PA. Blockprint on recycled donut box. Moore Art College
#3 "Untitled" by Mandi Eberle of Philadelphia, PA. Woodblock print on scrap paper. Moore Art College
"Hope to Atone (What the Snowmelt Revealed)" Old newspaper, cardboard, crushed can, candy wrappers, straw, stamp, sticker, magazine image. Two interesting assemblage cards from mixed media artist Amy Crawley of Bolton, MA. She wrote, "Creation of these postcards was a very enjoyable experience."
"Purple Space." 2008. Mud painting. Collag eof reused paper and mud (terracotta Greek earth). Three fabulous postcards from Katerina Nikolotsos of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Two beautiful cards from Ann Fanciullo Sperling of Mission Viejo, CA. These photographs were printed on recycled, acid-free photographic paper.
|
Card by Mary Oestereicher Hammill, PhD of Pescadero, CA. It is a delicate piece made of corrugated cardboard and seabird feathers.
Sense & Sensibility Postcard sent by B Nelis of Redondo Beach, CA. The card is made from old video box found in thrift store.
Art Waste card by J Weigel. Made from 10 different art cards she received in one week
GaiaA delicate card by G.R. Myrrh of Palo Alto, CA. Made of discarded wallpaper samples.
The Moonlight Sonata postcard from Artist D Nissen of Berkeley, CA. Ms. Nissen is a member of the WCA Northern California chapter. There is a music box mechanism adhered to this card. By turning its crank you can hear Beethoven's melody. Card base made from recycled cardboard, glycerine envelope and ink. To receive surprises like this in the mail nearly every day makes this project absolutely delicious!
Recycled art magazine subscription cards. D. Claffey
Card by Mail Artist, J. Consorti of Monroe Twp, New Jersey. Made from breakfast bar packaging, green plastic bag, yellow box and white plastic bag.
I made this card from junk mail, packing tape stuck on my street, run over many times, ad left at my door for housecleaning services, rice pudding flyer and a warning on a child's toy.
Cards were sent by Vicki Wintheiser who is an art teacher at Byron High School in Byron, Minnesota. She had students from grades 9 to 12 participate in this postal art project. This one is by Colo.
By Arby of Byron School
By Sam of Byron School
By Shane of Byron School
By Ranger Rick of Byron School
By Alli of Byron School
Cyndi Gusler: Test print of Eastern Mennonite University
Call them to Breakfast Fourteenth collage card from artist Gretchen Blais of Richmond, CA. Pancakes, bacon, syrup...too yummy for words.
A serene collage card by Ryl Brock Wilson of Redwood City, CA. Recycled magazine images.
A colorful, topsy-turvy collage card from Gonzalo Torne of Madrid, Spain. It is made with fragments of paper scraps and bubble wrap. Thanks so much Gonzalo!
"United is the Key" Scrap matboard, foam core, clippings from magazines, mail flyers, catalogs, beads, scrap metal (keys, pin).
"We Share the Planet" Scrap matboard, foam core, clippings from magazines, mail flyers, catalogs.
"Recycle" Scrap matboard, foam core, clippings from magazines, mail flyers, catalogs.
"Garden Miracles" Scrap matboard, foam core, clippings from magazines, mail flyers, catalogs.
A beautiful card from Marilyn Mitchell of Encinitas, CA. Feather, leaves, crayon, paint. A card that reflects the weather outside my window today!
From Dayna Willard of Sausalito, CA. "Trash collected on my walk, January 11, 2008." Butt, fob, scraper, string, cap, tape, cup sleeve and unidentified objects.
A wonderful textured card from Carrie White of Portland, OR. Melted crayon (used fragments) and ink on cardboard calendar insert. Drawing on scrap paper. I love the demon hound from hell!
"Environment = Changed by Events" Scanned scraps 9-11-01. Photo made 36 hours after making it home to studio at instant photo booth on Staten Island, NY. On handmade paper scrap. Nelleke Nix
"Locals and Grainstorage." Candlewax image on recycled cardboard. Africa 2005 near Sint Kataryne. Sustain local way of life. Nelleke Nix
A wonderful tactile card by Patricia Biesen of Chicago, IL. It is made with woven newspapers, acrylic paint, collage from old Medievil illustration book and PVA glue. The heart image is very appropriate so close to Valentines.
#13"Untitled" by Derry Jameson of Philadelphia, PA. Drawing on cereal box with tape and scrap tracing paper. Moore Art College
#15 "Untitled" by Lauren Umberger of Wilmington, DE. Recycled sketchbook paper, colored pencils, micron pens. Moore Art College
#9 "Untitled" by Dana M. Osburn of Drums, PA. Mixed media on handmade paper. Moore Art College
#5 "Untitled" by Claire Folkman of Philadelphia, PA. Scrap Rives BFK, paste paster, recycled MDF. Moore Art College
#1 "So This is It" by Nicole Patrice Dul of Philadelphia, PA. Xerox transfer from collage, thread, scrap paper. Moore Art College
"Natural Valley 01" Part of a granola bar box.
"Natural Valley 02" Granola box and magazine cutouts Two cards from Cristina Velazquez of Portola Valley, CA. I love the negative tree shape that was cut out of "Naturla Valley 01."
"Black Hole." 2008. Mud painting. Collage of ruesed papers and mud (terracotta Greek earth).
"How Much is Nature Worth?" Old photographs, eggshells, reflective paint, newspaper type and glue. Two collage cards from Linda Doyle of Mundelein, IL.
"LA Fantasy" Photo by Lisa, rice, acrylic paint, candy wrapper, onion skin
|
This card was created by Ridley Weateherby, daughter of Betsy Bohrer. It is titled "Target Green" and is made from newspaper, magazine cippings, plastic target bag and paper clip.
Deceiving Smile from Nocturnal Mercury. "We're destroying Mother Earth with our deceiving Smile."
Camels by P Otani. Found the empty cigarette pack on Mission Street. A friend gave me a sheet of old paper dolls from Korea. I painted over one of the dolls, making her into half a skeleton. She's hold an ember between her fingers. Backing is an old art card from a previous show.
A collage card by Anke of the Netherlands. She says that she made it with pictures of the breads that are sold in the supermarket. Yummy!
B. Finkel from Santa Monica, CA sent these two cards. They are a digital photo of an 8.5"x11.5" collage of what one finds on Google on the environment.
These three beautiful cards were sent by NCWCA artist, Rusty Cantor of Berkeley, CA. The cards are recycled, painted and collaged.
By Nicole of Byron School
By Vicki of Byron School
By Hugo of Byron School
By Magtrev of Byron School
Kara Schlabach: Scrap paper, soda cans, plastic wrap of Eastern Mennonite University
A wonderful translucent package arrived in my mailbox. Inside was an amazing card made by artist Allicette Torres from New York. She writes, "Crater surface was found in trash, proclamation sheet is a used toilet seat cover, pen was found in street, paper with color marks (makes the saucer & beam of light) are scraps of test paper from the art store, the pushpins are held in place by old pencil erasers. Thank you, Allicette, for making this recycled card! I received a comment from Allicette re the "Proclamation." She translated it as: "Proclamation to Planet Earth. Since you are not Martians,you do not have the option of evacuating the planet if you destroy it." She also mentioned the translucent case was also a recycled case.
"Is Time Running Out?" Scrap matboard, foam core, clippings from magazines, mail flyers, catalogs. Five gorgeous collage cards from Elizabeth E. D'Amico of Springfield, NH.
#7: "In God We Trust." Fake fur remnant, scanned images. Patti Martini
#6: "Candied Buttons" Buttons, plastic wrap. Patti Martini
#5 "Being Green, Recycling Old Ideas" Collage card. Patti Martini
#4 "Gas Hog" Digital collage, newspaper, paint. Patti Martini
#3 "Financial People" Digital collage, newspaper, paint. Patti Martini
#2 "What a Scream" Collage card. Patti Martini
#1 "It's in the..." Collage Card A collection of wild and wacky cards arrived from Patty Martini, NCWCA artist from San Francisco, CA. She told me the folks at the post office enjoyed mailing some these cards to me. The ones with the fake fur and buttons made them giggle. Indeed, if we are lucky, the person at the postal counter has a sense of humor and an appreciation for unsual mail!
"Chief Dan George Talks to Animals" On recycled hand-made paper scrap. Message: Whaty you fear, you destroy. Be fearless! And preserve. Nelleke Nix
"Lions Recycling a Deer." On recycled handmade leftover strip from printing run. Recycled paw handkerchief. Nelleke Nix
"Botswana, Africa." The original artwork was made with fossil salt pieces and photographed. On scrap of paper made from scraps themselves becoming a leftover scrap. Nelleke Nix of Seattle, WCA sent these five wonderful cards made on lovely paper.
Another important issues card from WCA Oregon artist, Wendy Steinberg. Magazine images, school smart glue stick, Mod Podge, card from her dog's health care provider.
Another fabulous card from artist Lisa K. Parsons of Portland, OR. She is a member of the Oregon WCA. The card smells wonderful! Photocopy of an artist's vision of a two-fold screen (Ukiyo-e). Artist unknown, 17th Century. Newspaper, purple foil from a candy wrapper, acrylic paint and herbal patchouli incense. Gold ribbon from a long-gone Christmas package.
#10 "Untitled" by Sharday Gregory of Philadelphia, PA. Ink on muslin scrap. Moore Art College
#8 "Untitled" by Kathleen Callahan. Monoprint from woodblock on scrap paper. Moore Art College
#2 "Untitled" by Lauren Marino of Philadelphia, PA. Recycled sketchbook cover, charcoal, paint, ink, cardboard. Moore Art College
Vines. A lovely collage card by Mary Milelzcik of Venice, CA. From the trash: recycled envelope windows from junk mail and recycled paper with ivy.
Two wonderful sewn cards from Beverly Cottman of Minneapolis, MN. She writes, "Use paper grocery bags. Most contain at least some recycled paper, they are easily reused and can also be used for other things - ie, art-making. When asked "Paper or Plastic?" answer, "Paper please."
Real Risks Can Be Devastating" Torn recycled card from show, glitter, paint, rice, newspaper type, glue. The real risks to our oceans can be devastating (reef destruction).
"Yogi LA Tea" Tea bag, photo by Lisa, rice, acrylic paint These two postcards are by LIsa Parsons of Portland, OR. I love the use of onion skin and rice in these collage cards!
|