AMA: Dada Poetry Collage HMPC

Let's make a handmade collaged postcard featuring Dada poetry! If you've never heard of it, check out this link for an overview on Dada poetry.

Towards the bottom of the site there are explanations of some different ways to create. For this swap we will be using the "Cut-Up Method" which involves taking something like a newspaper or magazine article, page from a book etc, cutting it up into individual words and/or small phrases then randomly placing them to form something new. In order to make it truly random I suggest putting your cut up words into a bag before selecting. It's okay if the words don't form sentences like you'd expect; that is the point!

You may use material in a language other than English if you'd like to; in that case please consider translating the text into English and writing that as your message on the back of the card.

Along with the poem add collage elements (no stickers please) to complete your artistic postcard. The concept is absurd and irrational so don't try too hard to make it "make sense" or be cohesive. Just have fun with it and embrace the randomness!

Mail your postcard naked (ensuring everything is securely attached) or in a clear sleeve written and stamped. If you prefer to send in an envelope that is fine too, but the card should still be addressed and written on as if sent naked. Your written message can be about whatever you want as long as it's not just "happy swapping" and include swap name + username.

Please no recent/unexplained 1s/3s or late swaps on your dash. Send on time by the deadline; if you will be late let both myself and your partner know as soon as you can. Please rate promptly and fairly when you receive your swap. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or if any issues with the swap arise - thank you!

If there is interest I will host more of these Dada HMPC swaps in the future!