Papernet Gazet

I received this from Samuel Montalvetti. I like the musicalness of it. I'm going to make something in return probably with a musical theme. I used to play the flute and guitar, and when I saw the sheet music background, I already had ideas going through my head.

By the way, the other zine I mentioned in my last post is called Papernet Gazet. You can download it free at http://wemakezines.ning.com/forum/topics/papernet-gazet-new-mail-art. This is another good zine with lots of information. Like I said in my last post, I'm glad to see these things making a come-back.

Node Pajomo

I got my issue of Node Pajomo, and in my humble opinion, this is a good zine. Node Pajomo is a quarter size mail art zine with lots of information like mail art calls, exchanges, and things like that. When I took it out of the envelope the first thing that came to my mind was, "what a cute little zine". I was pleasantly surprised when I started flipping through it. This little quarter size zine has lots of mail art calls, exchanges, tape traders, zines looking for submissions, and stuff like that.

I'm happy to see mail art zines starting to surface; it seems that since we're all hanging around the internet these days, we're not getting enough good old fashioned reading stuff. Don't get me wrong, I think the internet is a great tool for making contacts. But, when I get a magazine, zine, or anything to actually sit down and read, I want paper. There's also another new zine that I like, but it's an e-zine. I print it out because that's how I want my zines. I can't think of the name of it right now, but I'll post it next time. Anyway, I'm glad to see mail art zines making a come-back. I posted the post for Node Pajomo below. If you're into mail art, send your dollar and get your copy.

Note: In reading over my post, I realized it sounds like an advertisement. I am not being paid for this, I did not get a free copy, and I do not know this person. I got a copy, I liked it, and I'm posting about it on my blog. You may buy the zine and not like it, this is simply my opinion. As you read my blog you'll see that I always put in a good word when I like something.

NODE PAJOMO

The first issue of NODE PAJOMO is done and waiting to visit your mailbox!

This issue is quarter sized and has 20 pages and most of it is Mail Art Projects seeking your contributions, but also includes mailart exchanges, tape traders and a little more!

To get yours, send one dollar (currency or unused US stamps) to

NODE PAJOMO,
POB 2632,
Bellingham WA,
98227-2632, USA.

Deadline for next issue's listings is July 15. Next issue is $2 outside the US.

Mail Art Received

So far I've only posted my own mail art. I'm scanning the mail art I've received recently, so I can start posting other mail artist's stuff when I receive it. Here are the first two.

Casting Call

Test Tower

His Death Kills Me

I'm sending this to the following mail art call. Does anyone recognize the cemetery? Some of you may not be old enough to remember Dark Shadows from the late 60's early 70's. This is Eagle Hill Cemetery from Dark Shadows. They sell the DVD's now. I've started collecting them. Wow, it sure looks different to me now that I'm older. It's still entertaining, but in a whole different way. lol


His Death Kills Me
Theme: a new mail art project on "loss and mourning". This call is linked to the death of a common friend, the poet Jacques Izoard but of course this is a general theme on death and dying when confronted with the passing of someone who is close to our heart. So feel free to communicate about those who meant a lot for you.
Size and medium: Free
Exhibition: July 19 through September 29, 2009 at the Poetry House.
Deadline to be received: May 29, 2009.

Robert Varlez
La Maison du Poète
Rue du général Modard 18
4000 Liège
BELGIUM

Life with Fish

This was a painting I did a couple of years ago. Every time I look at it, I feel like something is missing. So, I messed around with it in PSP. I call it Life with Fish.

I am so glad I bought PSP for Dummies. Besides showing me how to do stuff I was looking for direction with, I'm also picking up little pieces of information I didn't think of. No, I don't work for the company, I just find the book really helpful.

I'm sending Life with Fish to this mail art call:
Sea Life
The students of Lèves Elementary School (28300) invite you to take part in a mail art project on the theme "Sea Life"... all life that is directly linked to the sea, including marine, amphibian and terrestrial plants and animals).
Technique: free
Size: 21x29.7 cm max
Media: original artwork - collage, photos, book arts, prints, etc. Please be aware that the artwork should be acceptable for children.
No returns.
Exhibition: A show will take place June 12-14, 2009, in conjunction with a concert of Ecuadorian music.
Documentation: Each participant will receive a catalogue of received works and a list of artists' addresses. Artwork will also be exhibited on the blog:
http://artpostal28.blogspot.com/
Deadline to be received: June 10, 2009

Ecole Jules Vallain
Projet art postal
Passage clos Bénin
28300 Lèves
France