Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction: Create a Culture of Peace Now!
Postcard Exhibition
2009
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Title: Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction: Create a Culture of Peace Now!
Venue: United Nations Conference in Mexico City
Dates:
Curator: Priscilla Otani
KIK (Kulturel Information - Koordination), The Ribbon International, and Women’s Caucus for Art invited artists, mail artists, students, children, activists and concerned individuals, classrooms and organizations to create postcards for the 2009 United Nations NGO Conference, “For Peace and Development: Disarm Now!”
The postcard theme focused on one of the major issues debated at this conference: “Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction – Why? How? When?”
What does a culture of peace look like? How would you resolve conflict in peaceful ways? What does it mean to feel safe and secure? Why must we oppose the creation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction? How can we remove these weapons? What can happen if we remain silent? What can change look like?
Artists and World Citizens United for Peace, Against Nuclear War
Phoebe Ackley, Ailyn, Alice, Laura Anderson, Anonymous. Lara Barenz, Joan Baliker, Yvonne Beatty, Suzanne Beautler, Michelle Beliveau, Gretchen Blais, Sabine Bossert, Chevalier Daniel C Boyer, Lindsay Brenner, Dan Brown, Keith A Buchholz, Lisa Plemmons Harrison Caddel, Karole Turner Campbell, Theresa Canning, Laurie Carlock, Amanda M Carrillo, Kati Casida, Claudia Chapline, Charlie, Denis Charmot, Roxanne Clark, Donna M Conroy, Jordan Covert, Nicky Crabtree, Deborah Davidson, Pat Davis, Lauren Day, Etta Deikman, Cem Demir, Mary Dempsey, Joan Desmond, Diane Destiny, Eleanor Dickinson, Liz Dodson, Virginia Dragschutz, Cosette Dudley, Regina Elkan, Dom Fetherston, Pamela Flynn, Kathy Freeburn, Cynthia Friedlob, Rosalie Friis-Ross, Irene Gennaro, Jamie Graham, Claudio Grandinetti, Uli Grohmann, Trudi Chamoff Hauptman, Tomoko Ebina, Oi Fortin, Trish Foschi, Anna Gates, Susan Gesundheit, Enid Gosling, Fay Grajower, Arabella Grayson, Angie Griffith, Caroline Groeke, DeAndria Gutamer, Libby Hartigan, Lindsay Harris, Hiro, Rachel X Hobreigh, Carol Sue Horstman, Alex Howell, Russell Hughes, Denise Hunley, Midge Hyde, Christine Ilewski, Ingo, Jackson, Diane Jimenez, Petra Jovanovska, Judy Johnson-Williams, Laura Johnson-Williams, Marjorie Jordan, CM Judge, Catherine Kendall, Carole Richard Kaufmann, Robert Knight, J Natasha Kostan, Susan Kraft, Z Kripe, Lucien Kubo, Kathryn Kucera, J Lachance, Kristen Langefeld, Helena M Langley, Lauren, Lee Lee, Teresa Lin, Lindenhof, Susan Lirakis, Serse Luigetti, Russell Manning, Manon, Elaine Fafard Marconi, Maggie Massot, Tommy Mattler, Reiko Michisaki, Diane J Mayer, Suzan Mayer, Martha McClaren, Penny McElroy, Melissa Meyer, Angie Nagle Miller, Marilyn Mitchell, Chika Miyazawa, Moises, Justin Monroe, Christina VA Montuori, Sandra Mueller, Avinger Nelson, Helen Poole Newman, Katerina Nikoltsou, Nelleke Nix, Kay McClaren North, Ellen November, Molly O’Brien, Eugene Otani, Priscilla Otani, Clemente Padin, Jennie Pavlova, Jennifer Peck, Larisa Pilinsky, Rita Poutivskaia, Autumn Randell, Lynn Redding, Cherie M Redlinger, Giorgio Reguicoli, Elaine Reiter, Damon Reynolds, Bobbi Rich, Carmella Rizzuto, Susan Rogers, Launa D Romoff, Bobette Rose, Sheryl Denise Ross, Serena Rossi, Debra Rueb, Jacqueline Ruyak, Jessica Sagartz, Marie I Samuel, Colleen Kelly Sanders, John Schlereth, Fabio Sassi, Judith Segall, Emma Seidler, Shizue Seigel, Shadow, Sheryl, Judy Shintani, Kyouhei Shiozaki, Mary Shisler, Elena Mary Siff, Lara Simonetti, Gabriela Sincich, Lori Skinner, Deborah J Skinner-Perez, Bonnie Smith, Bonnie J Smith, Snappy, Antonio Torrez Solis, Ann Fanciullo Sperling, Sarah Stiehr, Joseph Stemmler, Vincent Stemmler, Heather Meri Stewart, Giovanni StraDa Da, Arlene Streich, Jaromir Svozilik, Karen Swallow, Tahj, Kensuke Takeda, Diana Talbot, Tariq, Patricia Tavenner, Gail Thorne, Doug Timme, Leigh Toldi, Joanne Tsai, Sandy Tucker, Kazuo Uchida, Tim Unterriher, Dede van der Roove, Irma Velasquez, Suzanne Van Appledorn, Maggi Van Dorn, Anita Van Tellengen, Bridget Wagner, Stephen C Wagner, Hiltrud I Warntjen, Adam West, Elizabeth White, Tanya Wilkinson, Helene Wildi, Vicki Wilson, Nancy Worthington, Elessa Young, Stephanie Young, Kon Yuta, Patricia Zukas, Irwin Ziment, Yda Ziment, Horvath Zoltan.
Eugene Otani of Tokyo, Japan illustrated what North Korea could do if they embraced peace - turn nuclear warheads into energy-producing windmills.
From Kensuke Takeda, a graphic artist from Kanagawa, Japan. This card was created with a g-pen (also known as manga-pen) and the PC. His statement was simple: "Complete ban of nuclear weapons."
A beautiful piece from WCA artist Nelleke Nix of Mercer Island, WA. She writes, "...and there will be NOTHING xxx and we will wish or want zilch xx and my name will be NADA xxxx How much do I love this world, the air the plants the water the animals the people, ALL."
NCWCA artist Gretchen Blais of Richmond, California sent three more "only one there only peace" cards.
This beautiful postcard was sent by Denise Hunley of Dallas, Texas. Thanks for your expression of love and peace.
Postcard from graphics designer Kazuo Uchida of Tokyo, Japan. This card was created with sumi ink, Japanese brush and Photoshop. He says, "Japan is the only country that has experienced a nuclear bomb attack. I've tried to describe the experience of how an atomic bomb can destroy humans with heat, a ball of fire, wind and radioactivity. Instantaneously everything is destroyed. "Kowasu." This kanji word was the perfect way to describe such an incident. We should never repeat such a tragedy."
Lindsay Brenner sent this heart-filled bomb card from Creve Coeur, MO.
An anonymous person sent this postcard from Oakland, California.
A wonderful collaged and hand-sewn card from yoga therapist Patricia Zukas of Port Townsend, WA. She writes, "Focus on what we want! May peace prevail now. Namaste."
These mixed media cards on cardboard were sent by NCWCA artist Mary Shisler of Oakland, CA
Two beautiful postcards created by Rachel Hobreigh of Los Angeles, CA, reminding us of what our planet stands to lose with nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction.
From graphics designer, Kyouhei Shiozaki of Tokyo, Japan. This card was created using CG: 3dsMax and Photoshop. He says, " What is the most destructive weapon created by man going to bring to the future? I've described this future. It's a vicious explosion in the sky. It would be a mad and ugly result. It's a world created by man's ego that should never be become a reality."
Artist Lynn Redding of Missoula, MT sent this beautifully drawn image.
Mailart Queen and artist, Patricia Tavenner of Piedmont, CA
Los Angeles artist Yda Ziment
Calm Series. I made these in the hopes of calm and peace. Priscilla Otani
Here's another one I made on the scary leader theme. Priscilla Otani
Chicken LIttle and the Weapons of Mass Destruction
This beautiful postcard was created by artist Rita Poutivskaia of Laguna Beach, CA
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This amazing card was painted with nail polish and is titled "Smile 2009." It was sent by Serena Rossi of Milan, Italy.
A sweet peace bird by Alice of Melbourne, Australia
This strong card was created by WCA artist CM Judge. She writes, "Inner peace = World peace. Always choose love!"
WCA artist Judith Segall of Altamonte Springs, FL
Postcrosser Catmikesch of Vechta, Germany sent this card against nuclear war. The German words at the bottom translate as "he who sleeps does not commit sins."
San Francisco artist Antonio Torrez-Solis writes, "The world's almost blind consumption of weapons bursts its belly. Ever hungry, the puppetmaster feeds the beast."
"Handle With Care" This cradleboard scuplture was created by the artist as part of an installation "Strong Medicine: Commemorating Our Children." We must honor and save children! Rosalie Friis-Ross of Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful card arrived from Fabio Sassi of Bologna, Italy. Thank you so much for participating in this project!
Atombomben. A collage card from artist Lindenhof of Winnemark, Germany. I love that spooky character at the bottom.
Three cards from an anonymous artist arrived yesterday from Berkeley, CA. The artist's initials are VQL.
Three more statements about war and peace from artist Judy Johnson-Williams.
Minneapolis WCA artist Liz Dodson sent this gorgeous collage card
Zero Armi Nucleari. Laser collage postcard made by Claudio Grandinetti of Cosenza, Italy. Thank you for sharing your statement about nuclear war heads.
Card from Tomoko Ebina, graphics designer from Tokyo, Japan. She used pen & ink and watercolors. She writes, "I've described North Korea as a country trying to serve not 'tennis balls' but nuclear weapons. What are they thinking? How frightening if the tennis balls...no nuclear bombs...land in Japan! No more nuclear weapons!" Tomoko, thanks for this card. No doubt many people around the world share your fears.
Los Angeles artist Yda Ziment
"No Nukes is Good Nukes," writes NCWCA artist Phoebe Ackley of Berkeley, CA.
Two beautiful cards from Lauren Johnson-Williams of Half Moon Bay, CA. The top card is a "tourist" card with the words "Welcome to Where the Mountains Still Burn" depicting a domed nuclear reactor and burning mountains.
Debra Rueb from Texas created this beautiful composition
This postcard, a print of original art was mailed by the artist Christine Ilewski of Alton, IL
Chiyeh God
Bayeh God Two postcards from 11-year old Teresa Lin of Shanghai, China. These Gods specialize in rounding up mean ghosts. We need these spirits to protect us from nuclear war!
Artist Elaine Fafard-Marconi of Joliette, Quebec, Canada sent this gorgeous composition.
World Weary of War
Three more cards arrived from NCWCA artist Judy Johnson Williams of Oakland, CA. These sketches make the case for peace/against violence
These wonderful handmade cards are from artist Jennifer Peck of Los Angeles, CA.
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I made these postcards out of glow-in-the dark insects and letters, tape and acrylic paint.
Lana Bosak. WCA Young Women's Caucus
Ink drawing on handmade paper by Chevalier Daniel C Boyer of Houghton, MI. I see a nuclear submarine in a toxic yellow sea.
Launa Romoff of Los Angeles made these two beautiful collage cards. The color schemes and images are both peaceful and threatening at the same time.
Fluxus mail artist Keith A. Buchholz sent this card from St. Louis, MO
This very interesting card that answers the question, "What does a culture of peace look like?" was sent by Bobbette Rose of Madison, WI.
"In Darkness"
"Prayer Wheel" These beautiful cards were created by artist Reiko Michisaki of Santa Cruz, CA.
WCA NH artist Kathy Freeburn created this cascade of peace symbols. Scattered among them, are disquieting words.
Here are three cards from artist Michelle Beliveau of Goffstown, NH.
"Rethink" "Nuclear Energy" by Henry Moore was commissioned by the University of Chicago and is located at hte University of Chicago campus. It commemorates the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, which took place at the university in 1942. The artist collaged the chain and lock onto the image of the Moore sculpture to make a point to rethink the energy used for nuclear arms. The artist acknowledges the value of nuclear energy; eg, medicine - NOT NUCLEAR ARMS. These cards and statements arrived from artist Rosalie Friis-Ross of Los Angeles, CA.
Arlene Streich, NCWCA artist in Oakland, CA created this card. These are photographs of her daughters in Mexico in 1968. Thank you for this moving card!
Oakland WCA artist Laura Anderson's postcard represents the 300th card received for this show. This amazing hand-made and textured card shows a bird carrying a branch over flames and erupting mountains
Los Angeles WCA artist Yvonne Beatty sent this amazing card of extreme opposites.
Laura. WCA Young Women's Caucus
"Remember Sadako and All Children" The artist and friend Fumi Matoba creates 1000 cranes in the Japanese tradition to honor children of war as Sadako Sasaki, age 12, inspired the children of Japan and the world to work for peace by her brave attempt to fold 1000 paper cranes before she died of radiation poisoning from the bombing of Hiroshima. A statue of Sadako was commissioned by her classmates and is located in Hiroshima Peace Park. It is usually covered with paper cranes. This artist cropped her image into a narrow prayer tail to attach to temple bells or trees for Sadako, children and peace. Rosalie Friis-Ross of Los Angeles, CA
This very cool card that incorporates a $100 bill was created by Trish Foschi of San Francisco, CA.
NCWCA artist Judy Shintani of Half Moon Bay, CA sent this gorgeous double-sided card that was sewn, painted and collaged. She quotes a Lakota saying, "The hurt of one is the hurt of all."
"Sow Peace Now!"
"Apply Within" These beautiful cards were created by artist Sandra Mueller, SCWCA President.
Amanda. WCA Young Women's Conference
Eleanor Dickenson
Michelle Beliveau of Goffstown, NH.
From German postcrosser "Ingo." He explains that "mook wat!" means "Do Something!" in low German.
SCWCA artist Libby Hartigan of Culver City, CA sent these very cool handmade cards that depict radioactivity data
This beautiful, powerful collage card was created by artist Ellen November of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
This brilliant card was created by artist and WCA CT Co-President Oi Fortin.
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These very cool cards were created by mail artist Giovanni StraDA DA of Ravenna, Italy. Thanks Mr. StraDA DA for sending some peace!
A fabulous card from Penny McElroy of Redlands, CA. This mixed media card includes glass-tipped needles. Amazing that the mailman delivered!
Lana Bosak. WCA Young Women's Caucus
Mail artist Snappy from Victoria, BC Canada sent this cool double-sided postcard.
NCWCA artist Regina Elkan of San Anselmo, CA sent this beautifully painted card asking an important question
These two beautiful cards were created by artist Lark (Larisa Pilinsky) of Los Angeles, CA
Marie I Samuel of Carterville, IL sent these beautiful blanket cards.
Anonymous. Young Women's Caucus
SBWCA President and artist Susan Kraft sent this comment about nuclear waste.
Two wonderful cards from artist Chrstina VA Montuori of La Mesa, CA arrived in Saturday's mail.
This beautiful hand-painted card was created by artist Gabriela Sincich of West Lafayette, IN
Artist Martha McClaren of San Francisco, CA created this wonderful peace sign. She wrote on the back, "Give Peace a hand."
These cards by artist Elizabeth White of Bethel, CT document her ephemeral burr sculptures. They are from a series called "Dirty Bombs" protesting the use of depleted uranium weaponry. She writes: About the Cap: Looking to the past it is evident what dunces we have been in our violations of the rights of our fellow man. Here I contemplate my complicity & look toward the future as our power to violate now imperils all life forms. About the Teddy: The symbol of Teddy is enlisted here to describe the yearning for peace and security. the "children of Iraq" (Kosovo, Bosnia, etc) include also those children born to the soldiers who have been handling chemical & radioactive toxins. Agents so powerful as to mutate human DNA. About the grenade: As disparate as we may feel, we are ever bound together as members of the human family. As distant as others appear our environs are closely linked by air and water streams. The natural laws of cause and effect and our endowment with reason and conscience assure us we will inherit each other's concerns. That which we inflict on others sticks to us as well.
These three colorful cards were created by artist and NCWCA President Helen Poole Newman of Berkeley, CA. They were made on the road to Ann Arbor, Michigan where her daughter will be attending graduate school
This unique postcard was created by Cem Demir of Cukurova Universitesi in Adana, Turkey. It was adhered to the front of the envelope instead of inside it. The back of the envelope contained my address.
Card from graphics designer Yuta Kon of Kawasaki, Japan. This card was created using computer graphics. He says, "My sweet 'character," Koma-neko (small kitty) is sad because of the world we live in, a world with nuclear weapons. Koma-neko is looking for a nuclear-free world of peace. Let's hope for smiles from Koma-chan when the world rids itself of these weapons!
From Chika Miyazawa, graphic artist from Tokyo, Japan. She used a water felt pen to make this card. She writes, "North Korea is threatening countries with their nuclear missile tests. This is despite Japan's strong opposition to the use of such weapons. Japan is also the only country that has been attacked by a nuclear bomb in the past. What is the purpose of North Korea's nuclear ambitions? Why do they want weapons of mass destruction while so many of their own people are starving to death? The drawing attempts to depict the irony of the situation in North Korea.
Prayer for Peace. Artist Lucien Kubo of Soquel, CA sent these three gorgeous cards against war and for peace.
These two beautiful cards were sent by artist Ann Fanciullo Sperling of Mission Viejo, CA. The card on the top is a mixed media card titled "Out of the Darkness into the LIght" and the photograph is "Untitled."
This lovely painted postcard was mailed by Kay McClaren North of San Diego, CA
Here's another amazing handmade card by artist Michelle Beliveau of Goffstown, NH.
Virginia Dragschutz of St Charles, MO sent this lovely, ephemeral card of children reaching toward peace.
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