Heebee Post #963 - Bruno Chiarlone - Cairomont - Italy

Artistic maestro Bruno Chiarlone's labor of love, The remanifestation of legendary Italian mail artist Cavellini  in 2014. "Art Meeting GAC"  will be conducted in late May to herald in whatever the spirit of Cavellini has in mind during 2014.  The enthusiasm for the event seems to be mounting as the date grows nearer. I must admit, Cavellini is my all time favorite mail artist for many reasons - most of them having nothing to do with mail art. Cavellini invented the incredible notion of "Autostoricizzazione" (self historian) in which he wrote fabulous accounts of his own artistic career (some true, some exaggerated and some outright manufactured). I just love that aspect of him - making himself famous - genius!  His own words for this: "The biography of an artist is frequently written after his death, imperfectly and incompletely.  Since I don't want any such biography to be written about me, I've decided to write my own". Bravo, dear Cavellini, Bravo!

I have to hail Bruno's project as a very noble endeavor. To virtually bring back the spirit and works and memories of the fabled Cavellini maybe the most important Mail Art event in some time.  Anyway, thank you very much Bruno - I hope the best for your GAC meeting and I shall be sending something to commemorate the momentous occasion soon.  If you are interested in knowing more regarding the intrepid Cavellini, try looking here: Bruno's Cavellini discussions.

I thought we might want to take a closer look at the stupendous Italian postage stamp. Fantastic!

Heebee Post #962 - Arac - Huntsville, Alabama - USA

 Arac's socio-economic status report is a grim reminder that we are, in fact, not created equal.  Instead, the drifting apart and separating of the Rich, Middle Class and Poor is becoming more and more apparent in modern times.

 Here, the truth is sealed up in a protective dome, where nothing can alter it, as it is often our want. I see the domed truth has a visitor.

Anybody recognize this cuddly, wildly colorful and friendly little Bear?  "Bear" was the nickname of the Grateful Dead's early  manager and  most infamous maker of LSD during the 1960's, Stanley Owsley (1935 - 2011).  This particular bear is marching (not dancing like everybody says) in full  psychedelic regalia, onward  to the next  Grateful Dead concert and/or "trip".  The Bear is still quite popular to this day.  Thank you Arac for this ponderous postcard and I'll be seeing you in the mail  my friend.

Heebee Post #961 - Dr.Art Jones - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - USA

 The Doctor is in! Haven't heard from the Doc for a while and it is nice to have him drop in with this action packed, rubber stamping postcard. I love his growing collection of happy little symbols - as if they are all tiny talismans put together in a fantastic formula/scheme to keep it's possessor free from the everyday assault of ambient bad luck.

Yes, there definitely is an aura of goodness to the Doctor's postcard.  Thanks for the great vibes Doc. I needed a little shot in the arm. My first shot of the day but, not my last - It's St. Patrick's day!  See you in the mail Dr. Jones

Heebee Post #960 - Cheryl Penn - Glen Anil, KwaZulu Natal - South Africa

 Cheryl's masterful spell weaving is what really transforms her incredible art into images that seem to snuggle into the nooks and crannies of the mind, where it's residence there seems to haunt the brain cells they occupy. This stupendous painting has been reduced to a postcard size and is entitled  "Magenta".

 Cheryl's wordsmithing is always passionate and powerful. I get the sense that she is digging deep into introspection and prying loose some "What ifs" from her own life and experiences and transforms them into a philosophic adventure.

This image is actually a cut out portion of the actual painting. You can match it up with the face's eyebrow.     

Cheryl's decorated envelopes are invariably beautiful - along with the gorgeous South African postage stamps.  Thank you Cheryl, loved it and great to have you back.  See you in the mail.  Cheryl Penn Artwork.

Heebee Post #959 - Lord Fugue (Sky City) - Hickory, North Carolina - USA

 "Echt Kultig" = The real cults. It is more than a little interesting that Sky City should label this: "Genuine Cults" while simultaneously displaying 9 images of the quintessential mystery guitar maestro "Bucket head".  Never heard of Buckethead? Well, even if you have gentle reader, you are in for a wicked treat: Buckethead with bass playing maniac Les Claypool.  Some like it hot! Killer card Fugue!

 Lord fugue really brings it with this postcard festooned with all forms of Artistamp derring do!  Sky City's unusual and unique style is always a pleasure to examine - lots of tiny treasures to be found:

Like this little detail. What the heck is going on here? I love stuff like this and find it difficult to stop contemplating it.  Way to go Lord Fugue - another fine example of your meritorious work - See ya in the mail my friend!

Heebee Post #958 - Otto D Sherman - New York, New York - USA

Otto has been sending in his curious brand of Mail Art at a rather prodigious rate lately and I have developed a small pile of his beauties that need to be tended to in regards to posting.  Please forgive.  Anyway, I'm afraid I'll have to admit that I did gasp slightly upon viewing this interesting expose' on the USA's Ex-Secretary of State,  Hillary Clinton.  Yeah, who doesn't know that she will be vying for the presidency in 2016? But, did anybody realize that she was Mr. America in 1972? Or that she actually accompanied Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon?

And now, Hillary.......... The good times just never seem to end in modern America!  Sigh.......

A nice selection of artifacts including Top Gun pilot George Bush - seen here with ex-White House pal D. Cheney (who is really piloting the jet from a remote position).

As I had mentioned, I do have other Shermans to post - and so they shall be in their full glory - Just not today.  Thanks Otto and thanks for your patience Otto fans (yes, he is quite popular).  You'll be seeing a lot more of him very soon!

Heebee Post #957 - Dustin Hamby - Austin, Texas - USA

 Fellow IUOMA member Dustin Hanby arrives in the 4th Dimension with this superb cryptical envelopment - unusual, "One Step Beyond" mail art enclosed in folds.  Above is the entire affair, fully unfolded, in all it's splendor.  Featured near the center of the ensemble is,  possibly, a note from a team doctor to a Soccer coach, "Today he can participate as tolerated. TB". An interesting detail that makes the piece touch down into a reality daydream scenario that adds to and enhances the Heebee Jeebee Cryptogram. Nicely done!

Dustin's debut here is a delightful spectacle and we are sure glad to have him aboard.  I have also began to use a lot of various mixed-media materials again and, after a rather long while, find myself having a renewed vigor for it.   So, a nice shot in the arm for me.  Thanks Dustin - always happy to make a new friend and see you in the mail!

Heebee Post #956 - William L. Philyaw - Shawnee, Kansas - USA

 There is no mistaking an original Philyaw postcard.  William has perfected his distinguished look - even on the various moods of his subject matter.  Here, the viewer is in the smiling company of the artist's "Flesh and Chrome" universe and is compelled into it's midst.

Upon a closer examination of William's exacto cutting technique, you can get a sense of just how steady with precision his hand actually is. Note the perfect border left by his deft razor blade. Super craftsmanship! And with his wonderful gift for juxtapositioning, another little masterpiece is christened!  Nice work,

 Ooops!  We have warned Fluxus Girl to ease up on William's "Professor" because she has become a little too flirtatious lately and it is a bit unbecoming - even for her.  This time the Professor had the card booby trapped! And check those vintage USA postage stamps. Those are old!

 Included within William's translucent envelope is this virtual treasure trove of spectacular postage stamps from all over the world.  A stunning collection!

 I wanted to get a good look at at least one of the stamps in William's offering. This Equatorial Guinea postal art is incredible!








Thank you very much William - Your work is fantastic! I'll be seeing you soon - in the mail of course!  Philyaw Mail Art: Addressee.

Heebee Post #955 - CZ Lovecraft - Westport, Massachusetts - USA

 This is an interesting postcard from CZ.  I have known him through mail art for quite a while now - long enough to know that he used to live on the west coast (San Jose, CA) where, I'm thinking, he acquired this card as it is from Woodside, California - quite near to where I lived most of my life in the Bay Area of northern Cal.  Anyway, I know of this curious estate, known as Filoli.  Construction began in 1913 and it is now part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation - open to the public. The name Filoli was derived from "Fight for a just cause.  Love your fellow man. Live a good life".  Amen.

 I'm not so sure about what "Pot Nut" means although, I am more than happy to find CZ here after a long while gone.  Glad to have you back old friend!

 CZ also sent an envelope filled with mail art artifacts - such as this incredible playing card back from the Circus Circus in Las Vegas.  This folks, is the exact casino I gambled in for my very first time. I won that day too!  I loved the way Las Vegas used to be and I miss the old days. Ah well.......

 There sure is a pile of paper and fabric goodies included in the party pack

 Front and back of an ATC by CZ.  I love that sinister Frogman rubber stamp - a classic!

 This strange little cut-out from a child's storybook is peculiar  - is the boy blind? Is the cat a Familiar?  I can only wonder.... I like little mysteries like this.

CZ's envelopes are always great.  Thank you very much my friend - something on it's way to you.

Heebee Post #954 - Medwolf - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Canada

 Rugged outdoorsman and gentleman mail artist Medwolf returns to Heebee Jeebee Island with this "wanted" poster of the legendary and mysterious David Zack.  Seems to me that it might be easy to spot the distinctive Zack.  Great mail art Meddie! The background is fabulous 4th Dimensional Heebee Jungle!

 I hope Medwolf will finally be able to satisfy his search for the elusive Zack.  His mantra, "Is David Zack Really?", has been asked over every distant corner of the known world - and unknown worlds, such as here, in the 4th Dimension. I like the Medwolf Mailart rubber stamping too - with his Mail Art site: www.lostmailart.piczo.com.

 Also included in the envelope were two snapshots of incredible ornate Indian dances.  I know Medwolf likes to decorate in rich vibrant hand made Indian fabrics and feathers.

 I have seen a few traditional Indian events (I live in Indian country too), but these beautiful outfits take the cake!  Life must be quite an experience in the distant and remote vastness of the Saskatchewan wilderness.

Nice to see my old friend Medwolf is still having fun and enjoying life and mail art. I know you were ill for a spell - glad you are feeling better. See you in the mail!  Medwolf's Mail Art Saga. 

Heebee Post #953 - Eduardo ZenDada Cardoso - Sines - Portugal

 "He is there, silent, always watching nature's locked groove".  This piece is quite a spectacle - where the tops of craggy mountains meet the life renewing sea.  Some nice majesty mixed up in there. Great creation Eddie. This is definitely a "ZenDada strikes again" work!

Eduardo's virtual poem is an interesting notion.  ZenDada's friendly reminder that a lot of the modern world around us is virtual.  

The above is a prime example of ZenDada's "Fluxus Affair" with Minimalism.

Glad to have Eduardo's "Range of Visions" to entertain us here in the 4th Dimension.  His "Paranormal Mail Art Activity" is always a gas!  Thank you very much my old friend and I shall be seeing you in the post.  Paranormal Mail Art.  ZenDada strikes again!

Heebee Post #952 - Michael Harford - North Manchester, Indiana - USA

 Michael had the results of his mail art call, "The World is a town", exhibited along with Lisa Iverson's "Textile" mail art call, at the Chicago Fluxfest  just a few days ago.  The above flyer postcard for the Fluxfest sure has an interesting listing of terms and popular Fluxists.

I hope you and Lisa had a grand time of it last Sunday at your opening.  We here in the 4th Dimension were rooting for you. Thanks very much Michael and see you in the mail

Heebee Post #951 - Ed Buddz Buado - Chicago, Illinois - USA

 It has been a long while since Ed Buddz has visited Heebee Jeebee Island - 4 years to be exact.  I am so glad to see he, apparently, is still in the windy city, doing quite well.  His postcard is actually a declaration of exhibition for his drawings and paintings. The postcard is both handsome and quirky - an appropriate advertisement for the show and I mean that in a good way. I can't believe 4 years has gone by since we have been graced with any of his work.

 This was the Ed's last Heebee Jeebee effort, April 2009 (Post #63).  You can get a sense of the unusual spirit in which Ed works in.  In this case, Perfect Voodoo Lounge!  I love this piece.

Nice to have you back again Ed. I wish I was going to your show, since I am a fan. I still don't have a proper address for you Ed. I would like to send something. Let me know, if you can.