A postbox is placed in public venues with instructions for people to post messages to me via snail mail. This began in 2003 during my own travels. I would make a postcard and mail it back to myself.
I have since asked viewers to mail me a message.
This has had quite limited success here in the US, however, while living in the UK the response was tremendous.
I compile the messages, scan them, and configure them into collapsible books/posters.
  • Message from Raindrops
    Message from Raindrops
  • Message via Toy Soldier
    Message via Toy Soldier
  • Message about Bathroom Door
    Message about Bathroom Door
  • Message from Krissie's mum
    Message from Krissie's mum
  • Message from Sarah
    Message from Sarah
  • Installation view
    Installation view
    Postbox on pedestal with instructions for sending a message to me
  • Installation View
    Installation View
    Leeds Art Fair, UK. The instructions were clear: take a card, write a message, post it back to me. In the UK, this was more successful as people still write and post letters. In this day of social media here in the US, the project has come to a grinding halt. When I attempted to place the postbox in a university setting, the cards were stolen.
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