Heebee Post #678 - RCBz - St. Clown, Minnesota - USA

Roy's fantastically 'tongue in cheek' RCBz postage stamps are thought provoking and entertaining, not to mention that there is not a better digital artist doing mail art out there. He can really bring it ..and the well is deep!

I couldn't quite get the perfect scan for this exquisite artistamp, but just had to show a larger view of this wondrous beauty. I cannot help but to consider if this isn't Roy's response to Ryosuke Cohen's last "Brain Cell' edition. On any account, it is worth the extra look.

Thanks for the compliment Roy. I hope that I shall be a recipient for those, no doubt, brilliant stamp sheets. Also, love the 1972 "Skylab" stamp and the 1983, 20 cent "Intrepid". Grand postage indeed! Thank you very much Roy and I'll be seeing you soon in the mail old boy!

Heebee Post #677 - Dopesick SF - Plymouth, Massachusetts - USA

Dopesick returns to send in "The Chucklers" - Just in case we here, on Heebee Island, had forgotten how to have a good time. No need for worrying about that mistake - However, they rather turn 'merrymaking' into 'scary-making'.
Nice to see Dopesick again - you can catch more of the New Englander here: Dopesick.com. See you in the mail my friend

Heebee Post #676 - Frips - Gent - Belgium

I'll tell ya, I just love this neat little plate block of "Stop food waste" artistamps. There is something here that is just goofy enough (in the right way) to be adored. "Fripspost 2011", the well known and well liked Frips is back!
Frips' photography always seems to inherit a certain peculiarity that is difficult to describe. Here, she has made it difficult to know if the subject is human or a clothed figure in a department store.
I like the Fluxus "Thinking excercise" artistamp sheet. The other nicely made sheet is the mighty Frips herself - Adorned in her ever-present Flux-Beret. Great stamps old girl!

I thought we might get a better look at this interesting depiction of dear Frips. A true "Fluxnik"!
Both sides of the fabulously decorated envelope that carried the fun assortment. Her trademark lazy feline and the bending of the postage around the sides make it easily distinguishable as Frips' lovely work. Thank you Frips, nice to see you again my old friend. See you soon in the post! Frips Mail Art.

Heebee Post #675 - Herman Kampuis - Amsterdam - The Netherlands

Herman continues to weave his unparalleled magic into his gorgeous 'other-world' creations. I am very curious about how these are actually made - Is he treating the colors somehow? Herman's fine work is in a category all alone. His pieces invariably have an odd sense of the eternal - as if the important retro parts of a bygone era live here immortally - having been captured in the dimensional bubble of Herman's world. Incredible work! Here, Herman creates a Fluxus Affair scenario with this lovely woman carefully adorned in a stunning floral wallpaper! Herman creates tiny universes out of his rich, breathtaking collages. The mail art world just cannot get enough of what Herman has to offer as this is the caviar of the Post Box. Thank you very much.

Heebee Post #674 - Lothar Trott (Lotro Poku) - Zurich - Switzerland

Lotro sends in this interestingly altered postcard that I had sent off to him some months ago. I really get a kickout of the surgery some Artists like to perform on others postcards. It is just a mild shock when you first get a good look at it. It had better be done right though and it appears that Lothar has nailed it!
Here you can compare the two: My original on the right and Lotro's giant misaligned cubes on the left. I feel as if I should be doing some more of this with other mail artists works. It's fun and I think I will do more of that.
Thanks very much Lothar. Lothar and I have a pretty good exchange going lately. If you send something to Lotro, be sure to comply to his desire for "No more boring Mail Art", as he would gladly shout! I love the fantastic artistamp in the upper left corner that is of another Fluxus Affair card from me, coupled with Lady Gaga. Very cool. Thanks again my friend.

Heebee Post #673 - RCBz - St. Clown, Minnesota - USA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can sure seem to be a soulless lot sometimes. I have had a bit of a scene with them myself. Ever heard of Behavior Detection Officers? Yep, they got 'em! Roy's lovely digital postcard smacks and shines with ridicule in his regard for the seemingly paranoid, TSA . Nice clinical feel to the examination.
I always enjoy Roy's work - his sense of humor is sharp and biting and very entertaining. Look how he has adorned the address side with a wonderful array of handsome, vintage U.S. postage stamps. Check out the cool 'Test Tower' in the "Voice of America" stamp at the bottom. Sweet! Thank you very much Roy. By the way, I must admit to some laziness. I have had about a dozen or so outgoing Mail Art works, finished with postage on them, just sitting and languishing on my Art bench for over a week! One of those is for you Roy. I'll get those out this afternoon - sorry about that - life have been a little tough on me lately.

Heebee Post #672 - William L. Philyaw - Shawnee, Kansas - USA

This hypnotic, Svengali-ish, smokey mail art parlour looking development seems to beckon the viewer into another kind of Post Office adventure..............Fantastic work William! It really seems to take you away with it.
The reverse side of "No. 6957". A great looking Romanian postage stamp, canceled by William's own rubber stamp.
When you are using vintage, unused U.S. postage stamps, such as these lovelies - you can, evidently, get by with 43 cents worth of stamps (passing for 44 cents, the usual cost of U.S. domestic mail). Old stamps are more powerful - there is proof right here! I really do love the oldies. Thanks William, love that 'Passport to a Mail Art seance' card. Visit William's collection here: Addressee.

Heebee Post #671 - Helder Coelho Dias - Fajarda / Coruche - Portugal

Oh, what a mysterious beauty Helder has sent in. I like to think that this gorgeous "Acrylic on cut box" is actually myself welcoming the new and astonished visitors to wonderful Heebee Jeebee Island (located here, in the 4th Dimension). I love this piece - great work Helder!
I added onto this already busy 'Add and Pass' and will send it on to the next artist. There are some pretty interesting Mail Art celebrities included here: "E" - France, Helder - Portugal, Cascadia Artpost - USA, Haphazard Communications - USA, and now me, Test Tower, too!
The decorated envelope is adorned with some lovely Portuguese postage stamps as well as the familiar IUOMA artistamp and Helder's trademark rabbit. In all, a smashing mail art package -Thank you very much. You can find out more of this very entertaining artist here: Art in the Mail - Helder Coelho Dias Artsite. See you in the mail!

Heebee Post #670 - Erin Fae - Auckland - New Zealand

Erin Fae joins in the fun here with this cryptic sort of 'Lie Detector' postcard. An interesting notion - only to be thwarted as you read the result below!
I am reminded of the old story: Why did the owner of the talking dog sell it for so little money? "Because everything it says is a lie!", growled the owner. In other words: nobody likes a liar. By the way, I see this is a "Mail Art 365" card. Good show Erin, although I am wondering - Were you on vacation in the states when you sent this? USA postage? Thanks for the interesting mail and something will be off to Auckland quite soon.

Heebee Post #669 - Susan McAllister - Berkeley, California - USA

Looks like the 'Pizza Eskimos' built a lovely and tasty Totem Pole for lunch. Actually, Susan's lively postcard reminds me of the crazy 1959 horror film "Caltiki - The Immortal Monster".
Thank you very much Susan. Glad you joined in the fun here with your bone-crushing blob card. Also, I have to say that I used to hang out on Haste St. - just 1 block from where you are. Haven't been in that neighborhood for years now, but sure had a lot of fun for decades there. And thank you also for your kind remark. Something is already in the mail for you. Happy Mail!

Heebee Post #668 - Art Tower (Gunter Schwind) - Aschaffenburg - Germany

The "Head Project Phase 3" had it's gallery opening back in September and it appears that my dear cousin Arty had a grand time of it. The little brochure for the showing declares the address to be "Nelly 5 im Hinterhaus" = "Nelseestrasse 5 in the rear building" - as seen above. I trust it went well my old friend. Wish I could have attended.
See that postage stamp in the upper left? Bet you won't see that one again. This is one of Gunter's postcards that was resent to him from the remote coral atoll and island nation of Seychelles! Actually called the Republic of Seychelles, it is an archipelago of 115 islands about 1500 kilometers (932 miles) from mainland Africa , northeast of the Island of Madagascar.
The very festive envelope that held the contents shows a younger Art Tower adorned as a Matador - seems fitting somehow. Love the artistamps and rubber stamping and the happy birdie - which reminds me of of the old Yard Bird here in Centralia. You can find out more about Art Tower here: Art Tower Mail Art and here: Art Tower Art. Thank you very much my dear friend - See ya in the mail!

Heebee Post #667 - S. Lee - Somerville, Massachusetts

S. Lee's nomination for presidential candidate looks familiar, even at a brief glance. Yes, in case you do not recognize him, it's Mickey Dolenz from the 1960's ersatz supergroup "The Monkees"! (What is it about the continuing monkey theme lately?). No, I won't leave a link to a Monkees song, God forbid, but, I will show you to the way to "Apeman" by none other than the fabulous Ray Davies and the Kinks (circa 1970). You know Lee, this postcard is nicely done - kind of like a mini Herman Kamphuis! Nice job!
And thank you for your compliment. Nice to see Dolenz looking so dapper after all these years. I don't remember seeing anybody decorate with an other's address label - interesting notion. Great card Lee - see you in the mail.

Heebee Post #666 - Eduardo (ZenDada) Cardoso - Sines - Portugal

Eddie returns with his usual bizarreness from his "Paranormal Mail Art" Laboratory - this time with the curious distinction of being Post #666. Looks like he chose his character well for this dubious honor! Zalop!
"Hagamos el simulacro" = "Let's fake it"! Simulacro is actually difficult to translate, but I think we get a vague idea of what it is about. Anyway, I am loving the way ZenDada has put this piece together - A skillet of nervously crossed out notes with a big pinch of Dada and sensuality - that too, crossed out and made fun of. Eddie has become very good at this form of construction, bringing the viewer into the new normal.
Eduardo also added this little "Trashpo" (Trash Poetry) booklet. Trashpo has shown some recent popularity - especially among some of the IUOMA (International Union of Mail Artists) members. You can check out a discussion for it here: Trashpo Talk.
"Alone with the Gods". Such pathos! - I feel like that sometimes as well my old friend. Thank you very much for your Mail Art package Eddie. Great stuff (as usual). Find Eduardo conducting mail art experiments here: Paranormal Mail Art.

Heebee Post #665 - Roland Pierre Karcher (Rolka) - Wittenheim - France

I am certainly enjoying the splendid artwork from the good natured "Mail Artiste", Rolka. He sure captured the tenacity of the contest quite nicely. Fabulous spirit to it as well.
Sometimes letters are unknowingly written into a rather marvelous poetic formation. Don't you just love notes like this? My reply shall be on it's way soon. *"The patchwork of some of his creations" that he mentions above, can be seen below.
I am so happy to find Rolka's large (A4) and cleverly decorated (note the "Test Power" on the address label - nice touch) letter/postcard. Fantastic mail art as usual from this meticulous artist. Will be sending something for another exchange between us soon. Rolka Mail Art . Thank you so much - Love your work!

Heebee Post #664 - Anna Banana - Robert's Creek, British Columbia - Canada

It is always a memorable occasion when the illustrious veteran Mail Artist Anna Banana drops in for a visit to your post box. Above is one of a set of nine postcards with Vile Magazine (sold out long ago) covers. You can check out these, now legendary art treats, here: Vile Magazine.
Anna's current Art Mag is the fantastic Banana Rag. Eight luscious pages of what the pulse of the Mail Art Universe looks like. Anna has been in the business a long while (forever) and the Banana Rag is solid proof of that fact. If you are interested in an in depth overview of the genre - you would be hard put to find a more enjoyable read on the subject. "But is it Art"? Check it here: 2011 Banana Adventure update.
Network publications, Books, Catalogues, Zines and Artistamps - this wonderful edition is packed with both the humorous and darker sides of the realm. Click here: Anna Banana Art.
Lots of stuff you always wanted to know but didn't know you wanted to. There is an order form below if you are so inclined. But take it from ol' Test - Anna always delivers an entertainment punch that is sophisticated and delightful!
A sample of Ms. Banana's artistamp creation. Sterling quality and a lively sense of humor and wonder. Check here for more about her artistamps: Anna's Stamp Collection - Anna's Artistamp NewsSubscribe today and never be sorry you didn't!
Thank you very much Miss B. Always a pleasure to find your lovely brand of art happiness in my smiling mail box. Will be seeing you in the post very soon old girl - keep up the fine work! (I know you will).