Riitta Ikonen's Post

Being one of those student artsy types, Riitta Ikonen has the benefit of two things- time and talent. After all, why else would she spend her time mailing a plethora of random items from Japan, Russia, Spain, Finland and England to see if they would be delivered. About a hundred were sent. Only three didn't make it. Which wouldn't seem so surprising were it not for the the sheer oddness of the packages.

Take this lovingly soldered pipe for example. The address is crudely scratched into the metal and it still got there. It makes you wonder what the hell happened to that birthday card to Auntie Beryl that never arrived. On their own they are such perfect little vignettes but as a collection they have gained so much recognition that they are going to be featured in "Postcards", a book designed by FL@33 highlighting great postcard design.

Unfortunately you'll have to wait until September for that but take heart from the fact that, on Riitta's own website, you can check out many of the little packages for yourself. Oh, and be sure to check out the rest of her slightly mad work- it's definitely art made with a smile on its face. And not a DL envelope in sight.

Postcards will be published by Laurence King in September 2008.