Book description
Art on a Journey
It started with an idea Darren Di Lieto had: Challenge illustrators
and designers to create works of art on packages, envelopes and
postcards - then actually send them to him through the mail. The
response was overwhelming, and Di Lieto posted photos of each piece of
art on MailMeArt. com , so people
the world over could follow the art on its journey from artist to post
office to computer screen. The images are preserved in this book to
inspire you as well.
Inside, discover:
- 200 of the best pieces of mail art from the project, showcasing
the variety and depth of the international illustration community.
- Interviews with 17 of the artists - including Jon Burgerman, Dan
May, Kristian Olson, Michael Slack, Catalina Estrada and Jeff
Miracola - that give insight into the work and the spirit of the project.
- Darren Di Lieto's firsthand experience of the challenges and joys
of organizing this worldwide project, from storing the mail art to
the daily anticipation of art in the mailbox.
Mail Me Art began with an idea. It became a community. But it
doesn't end there. Open this book, experience the array of mail art
illustration, and become part of the journey.
Darren Di Lieto-Danes' website, the Little Chimp Society, is
one of the most popular illustration news portals on the Internet.
Darren is a full-time freelance designer, and has started to pursue a
career in illustration and web development. www.
thelittlechimpsociety. com
