Date set for 'significant dream' mail art exhibition!

The 'significant dream' mail art project will be exhibited in the Sawchuck Gallery, at the entrance to the Comox Valley Art Gallery in Courtenay B.C. from September 17th until November 5th, 2011. Curator at the CVAG, Ahn Lee has been very helpful and, supportive of the show. I plan show some pieces hanging from mobiles, some will be made into accordion books and, some pieces will be wall mounted. I will have more info soon about the opening and, the other exhibits at the CVAG during that time. 

Ciao, Cathy

Pure of Art, Denman Island

Recently the Denman Island Community school hosted a program called 'arts afternoons'. The school invited artists in the community to volunteer to lead a project for 4 afternoons at the school. Children could sign up for the project that interested them; photography, mixed media, soft sculpture, paper marbling, felting or applique quilting. The art work created by the kids is on display at the Denman Island Arts Centre, a short walk from the ferry, until May 29th. 

Here are a few pictures from the show and what the kids had to say about art.

A few more dreams...

Soma, Denman Island B.C. Canada

I just received a few late submissions for the 'Significant Dream' mail art project. 

I will post info about the upcoming show in the Comox Valley ASAP.

 To see all the submissions to this project visit the 'Significant Dream' page on this blog.

Enjoy!

Sheila Nopper, Denman Isl. B.C. Canada

G. Valdes, Mexico

P. Netmail, Minden Germany

'Significant Dream' mail art project update

Katherine Vogt, Denman Island B.C

  

 The deadline for the Significant Dream Mail Art project has just recently passed and all the entries aside from a few local stragglers have come in. Approximately seventy seven artists from around the globe have sent in a total of about 100 dreams! Along with postcard sized art I also received 2 'dream' related zines and an incredible LTR sized collage to include in the show. One of the interesting observations I have made after seeing all of the art work people have sent is the honesty in dreams. It is one of the beautiful things about dreaming, our ego isn't involved in the same way. Another inspiring aspect about dreams is that anything is possible and that is a good reminder to carry over into our waking lives, the surrealist know this well. Then there is the collective unconscious dreams, many I received were about tsunamis and/or related to current events. There is a lot we can learn from our dreams, they are gifts that can hold great insight and inspire great ideas. 

Helder Coelho, Portugal

   Now I am working out how and where I will display all these dreams. Currently I am planning to sew a clear vinyl curtain with post card sized pockets to hold the cards, making both sides visible for the viewer. This could be hung from the ceiling in the middle of the room so people can walk around both sides or in a gallery window at street level, text side visible from the inside where people can get close enough to read the text. Some pieces will be framed and wall mounted with the text reproduced and next to the piece. I am hoping to have the show up this Summer in July, on Denman Island at the Arts Centre but the space is not yet confirmed. Also, I would like to take the show to Courtenay B.C. but have not explored venues there yet. Please let me know if you have any ideas about a space for this show in the Comox Valley and/or beyond. 

The mail art will not be for sale. Donations will be accepted to cover expenses like postage for the catalogues and gallery space.

All but a couple pieces have been posted on the 'Significant Dream Project' page on this blog, please take a look. A simple catalogue will be mailed to all of you that included your return address with your piece. Thanks so much to all the contributors!!! 

The great dream: the end of all wars

Valdor, Espana

  

May Works, deadline April 1, 2011

THE ART OF WORK

MAY WORKS FESTIVAL 2011

MAIL ART EXHIBITION

The dead line for May Works, mail art exhibition is April 1, 2011. It's not too late. This is a great annual project hosted by artist/poet/currator /culture vulture Ed Varney, AKA Big Dada. I participated in this well organized and displayed project/show a few years back and enjoyed being a part of it. 

Labour of Love, Art of Work

watercolour pencil, phosphorescent paint on blk velvet matt board

for MAYWORKS 2011 

send an original postcard on the theme of "The Art Of Work" to:

Ed Varney- organizer

Mayworks Festival Exhibition

4426 Island Hwy, South

Courtenay, B.C. V9N 9T1

Canada

*max size 8.5" X 11"

No fee, no returns, all work shown

*catalogue to all participants

Exhibition May 2011

*venue to be determined

*deadline- April 1, 2011

Triptych of a Dream

Triptych of a Dream by Enigma Arcana

      Just received this fabulous piece in the mail for the Significant Dream Project.Visit the Significant Dream page on this blog to see all the submissions that have arrived so far and, for information about the project. The deadline for submissions is March 20th, 2011!

Public Altars and Dream Zines

A shrine in a tiny cave at Boca De Iguanua, La Manzanilla, Mexico

I borrowed a bicycle and rode 15 min. down the beach to visit this shrine where I lit candles for friends and family struggling with serious health problems. This tiny shrine is there for everyone and anyone to leave an offering, say a prayer... Wonderful and inspiring to share sacred space in a beautiful natural setting! 

front cover 

first pages

Just checked my mail today after a 3 weeks absence and to my delight found several new submissions for the Significant Dream Mail Art project. Check out the Significant Dream page on this blog to view the new submissions! Also, this week received another piece for the show, a zine based on a dream by Roxanne Cowles-Macphail aka Natasha (photos above and below).

middle pages

back cover