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The days of sending postcards might now be seen as a prehistoric way to reach loved ones with the ever evolving technology of social networking but Surface Gallery in Sneinton is bringing back this most personal form of writing year on year with their International Postcard Exhibition.
“All submissions are accepted, anyone can enter, the only criteria is that it fits on a 4x6 postcard”
One of the gallery’s team members Jack Quick says the exhibition has always been a great opportunity for both the artists and ordinary person with a nine-to-five job to have a chance to show off their artwork to the public.
He added: “We receive such interesting pieces of work which are from all corners of the world."
The exhibition itself has been running for ten years and has become known worldwide with artwork sent from around Europe and the USA.
There was also a chance for the public to create their own postcard to send to a person of their choice.
Many of the artists whose work was displayed attended the opening, to see others work and the reactions to their small but never-the-less masterpieces.
It was clear that the concept alone attracted many to enter this exhibition as Teacher of media and film Kate Tyler explained: “I like the fact you get a mini piece of art and also get to say hi to someone.
“It is a really interesting exhibit as everyone has the same restrictions of 6x4 but the outcome is something different.”
The volunteers at the gallery have also been allowed to enter their work into the exhibition. Chloe Langlois joined the Community Engagement Team in October. In the past year her confidence has grown more within herself and her artwork and felt that it was time for the public to see it.
She added: “This is the first time I’ve entered the International Postcard exhibition but I have had work displayed in the Tarpey gallery.
“I would like to produce a graphic novel full of short stories”
Many of the artists are studying at university, exploring a variety of subjects and not just art. Paul Lockton, a Japanese and Korean language student said that he regretted not entering last year and he made sure that his work was ready to submit this time. The postcard itself consisted of the Korean Language written out in a neat and structured form.
He said: “I was jealous of my friend who entered last year as I wanted to see my efforts presented too.
“I like looking at the language as it is a very modern writing system.”
It seems that the International Postcard exhibition is seeing a lot of repeat success. It allows for anyone to get their work out into the public domain with a wide variety of opportunities for visitors to the gallery.
Fine art student Rosy Harries attended the opening night and praised the exhibition and the art. She shared what she thinks makes the event so appealing: “I love how there is a use of different materials and a variety of ideas.
“You can walk round five or six times and each time you see something different that you had not noticed before.”
The International Postcard Show 2012 runs at Surface Gallery until 25th February. Thumbnail image courtesy of Matthew Hoyland at Surface
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