Hello,
This is i'me. I am a young artist requesting your participation in an anonymous collaborative art piece.
The project, titled 'The Weight of Words,' is a unique exploration of the impact of language on our lives. It will feature physical letters sent through the mail, each contributing to a powerful visual representation of the weight of our words. I intend to include your letters in the art piece (in a tied stack).
I want you to know that your privacy is paramount. No letter I receive for this piece will ever be opened. I will not infringe on your right to privacy. All content you provide will remain confidential and will not be read or shared by myself or anyone else under any circumstance. I will block out any addresses and personal information that may remain outside the letters. This is a promise, and I take your vulnerability to participate very seriously.
Instructions:
It can be handwritten or typed/printed out and sent in a standard letter envelope format through your carrier of preference (USPS is the most straightforward).
The Prompt:
Think of a phrase that has had a profound impact on your life. This phrase can be associated with either positive, negative experiences, or both. Please explain why this phrase has stayed with you and describe how it has influenced your life. You can write directly to the person who expressed this phrase, or it can be a reflection.
Word Count: Anything; feel free to write as little or as much as you would like; this is entirely up to you.
More Creative Approach: Write the phrase on paper and draw/craft around it to express your feelings. You'll need to fit into a standard letter envelope; feel free to use any materials you like (fabric, other paper, crayons, etc.).
Address: Please contact me for the PO Box
Recipient Name: i'me
Return Address and Name: This information is not required, and you do not need to include it in the letter. If the letter isn't delivered correctly, the postal service will destroy it, so rest assured.
You don't need to participate. If you do participate, kindly consider it a personal exercise or reflection. Please confirm by responding to this email or following the instructions above.
By participating, you agree to approach the prompt and instructions with sincere intentions. If possible, could you pass this on to your friends and acquaintances?
I can cover any costs attributed to sending the letters through the mail (postage stamp cost); just let me know.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely yours,
i’me
PO Box 1425 Menlo Park, CA 94025-8777
The Weight of Words
The Weight of Words
In the present, the significance of words varies vastly, some blatantly disregard the impact of their speech while others have found themselves growing increasingly conscious of their vocabulary. This community project and piece is meant to focus on phrases that stick with individuals, words that in a specific context eventually become engrained within people. I will be literally weighing these envelopes on an old postal scale. Each tier of weight it surpasses will dictate how much I donate to my local public libraries. I will report the final weigh in when I end this piece. Thank you and I encourage you to participate alongside me.
{i’me}