In July of 2020, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, I needed to find a way to continue my art work . I also wanted to connect to a political cause and began my “In Support of the USPS” project. As of October, I have made over 100 postcards that I have sent to friends, colleagues, gallerists and some people who do not share my political views. The postcards are made with Flashe Paint on Yupo, and are all approximately 6” x 4”. Similar to baking cookies, I created batches of these pieces, giving me the daily rhythm I needed to gain a sense of purpose. I tracked the time it took for recipients to receive my cards, some of which have still never arrived.Some arrived in perfect condition, while others had nicks and tears along with a gold printed edge made by the Postal Service. I asked for photographs of the ones that did arrive, as I became interested in the demarcations and printed matter made during the transit. Taking work out of the “precious gallery” and museum environments and sending them out to so many people seemed important during these challenging and uncertain times.
All images copyright Nancy Manter