Mail Me Art: Medium Without a Message

Mail Me Art is a project that has brought together an international community of artists and illustrators, amateur and professional alike, through art in the form of mail.

The posted package itself is a work of art, and unlike a traditional letter or parcel, it is intended to be received and admired for its own sake. While an everyday item of mail fulfils a practical purpose, such as delivering a bill, a letter from a loved one, a notice from an employer, or a gift sent by a friend, with mail art, the box or envelope becomes the centre of attention instead.

I chose the book title, Medium without a Message, to reflect this - the medium of delivery carries no message inside - and I feel that helps to identify the project's spirit. The artwork is supposed to be fun and, to a certain extent disposable, not an in-depth look into the soul of the artist. I don't care what anyone says, the most sensational piece of artwork can be created for no reason other than to look interesting. It doesn't need to have a meaning or a reason behind it, or even carry a message!