Paper Chain

We love the idea behind this project, so thought we would share it with all of you like-minded people!

collage by sarah jane pell for her paper chain project recipient 

Anyone is welcome to join in. The first Chains began in April 2010, around twenty people became part of the first “chains”. These participants have been making/receiving collage artworks through the post, that's snail mail - old school style! Collages are not limited to paper, (some suggestions have included fabric, photo montage, literary, video or sound collage & assemblage) the only restriction is post-ability!

The lovely folks participating in Paper Chain either create a new work as a “chain starter”, or they are creating work in response to artwork they have received in the mail, as a chain link. Each person is given an address to send their piece to, and so the chain links up. Each person has 4 weeks to create their work.

Paper Chain began as a response to social media, and was first experimented on Facebook. We had such a great response to Paper Chain that we expanded the idea outside of the realms of FB.

We currently have eleven chains creating and mailing artworks across Australia and worldwide! We are interested in the concept of networking/connecting and the physicality and joy of receiving mail. A project where people who are friends, acquaintances and friends of friends interact online, in real time and in their creative capacities. 

To find out more, and see the collages so far, visit --

http://thepaperchain.tumblr.com

and/or

join us at the Paper Chain facebook group
Please feel free to pass this email on to anyone you think may be interested.
If you would like to join the Paper Chain please send an email to clairebushby@gmail.com

Got questions? Ask Claire B clairebushby@gmail.com or Claire C bbearlair@gmail.com 

Venturing South - Made on the Left Three announced!

Our 'grand plan' with Made on the Left was to promote Western Australian creativity, not just Perth creative life, which is why we are very excited to annouce our very first Made on the Left market to take place outside the metropolitan area.

We are not sure how much our collective chocolate obsession influenced the decision, but our first regional market will be held on Easter Saturday, at the Highway Hotel, Bunbury. Find it on Google map - http://tinyurl.com/7o69dl

At the gateway to the Southwest, the Bunbury Made on the Left Market is expected to showcase a host of new and unique designers from regional areas together with popular Perth-based artisans who will use the event as an excuse to visit the wine region! The Easter Saturday Market is also expected to attract holiday makers and locals who want to experience the best of Western Australian original art and design.

Continuing our theme of heritage pub venues by hosting the Easter Satruday Made on the Left Market at the historic Highway Hotel should ensure that the buzz and atmosphere of our previous successful markets at the Hydey carries through to this new location.

Applications are now open, so prospective sellers should check out our craft fair page for more information and application forms.

And if you do the Facebook thing, add it to your events here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=122865780110

Facebook

Are you on facebook? Want to help put out word about the market? Come and join our event!

Now on facebook & Poster revealled

We love social networks, and wanted to make sure that Made On The Left joins in on the fun.

Come and join our facebook group

Come and join our facebook event - Made On The Left Market

We will reveal our other links to myspace and flickr shortly. Be sure to tell everyone about us!

Oh - and we are excited to reveal our poster for the Made On The Left Market which is happening on July the 12th - only a few short weeks away now!!! Keep your eyes peeled around Perth for the posters!