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No Comments May 6, 2010

Art From Pen Friends Show

Jon Burgerman's Pen Friends at Here Gallery

The theme of Jon’s Pen Friends show at Here Gallery seems to have been recycled materials with a colorful  array of envelopes (see previous post), reclaimed cardboard and cereal boxes. More photos from where I pilfered these on Here’s Flickr set. Contact info [at] heregallery [dot] co [dot] uk for details and availability.

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1 Comment May 6, 2010

Reclaimed Envelopes 2010

Reclaimed Envelope by Jon Burgerman

Every so often, we like to spotlight Jon’s envelopes. These particular ones are from his recent Pen Friends show at Here Gallery. You can also sample Envelopes from 2009, Envelopes from 2008, Envelopes from 2007, Envelopes from 2006 and Envelopes from 2004.

No Comments April 15, 2010

Pen Friends at Here Gallery

Pen Friends with Jon Burgerman

Jon will be presenting new work made with pens at the Here Gallery in Falmouth on May 4th. Check it out if you’re around. A Facebook RSVP list can be found here.

Says Jon: “A selection of paintings and drawings will be shown. Visitors to the show can become, for a limited time, one of of my pen friends. Each will receive an artwork in the post as a response to a letter they initially send to me.” Don’t worry, posse, I’ve sent him an inquiry about whether “virtual visitors” can become pen friends, too! I will update with answers…

[UPDATE: You should go to the gallery and interact for this particular gig, but according to Jon: “sure there will be US -based things in the future.”

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