Creative envelopes: Kassel artist designed Philatelie Neu

Creative envelopes: Kassel artist designed Philatelie Neu

The creative connection of stamps and art in Kassel

In Kassel, the artist Martin Schmidt found a unique path to bring the often overlooked stamps into the focus of art. His latest book, "Fantastic Philatelie", represents a creative symbiosis between philatelic motifs and artistic design. The 62-year-old inspires the readers with his imaginative envelopes, which are not only postal objects, but also small works of art that tell stories.

an innovative approach

Schmidt's idea of designing envelopes with suitable motifs of stamps has been rooted in his creative time since the 1990s. The artist uses the design of a single stamp to insert them into a larger artistic context. A simple envelope becomes part of a larger image that not only informs the recipient, but also stimulates visually. The first step was a stamp with the composer Franz Liszt, from which his creativity developed from Schmidt.

The meaning for the art and culture scene

The integrative approach by Schmidt not only shows his artistic skills, but also an important trend in today's art scene: the fusion of everyday objects with an artistic expression. Schmidt aims to undermine the “state -bearing” of the stamp and instead bring joy and humor into a median that is often perceived as dry and formal. His work combines historical figures such as Robert Schumann and Johann Sebastian Bach with humorous and surprising representations.

The response of the community

The positive response to Schmidt's works of art is particularly evident in the reactions that he receives when sending his envelopes. His crowdfunding campaign to finance the book was extremely successful and not only exceeded the required 12,500 euros, but also brought in twice with 17,000 euros. The donors were able to actively contribute to the creative process by sending him stamps to which he designed suitable envelopes. This interaction promotes the sense of community and appreciation for art in everyday forms.

challenges and success

Despite his success, Schmidt also faced some challenges. Some of the excluded stamp motifs did not provide consent to the use of their designs, which Schmidt considers as a painful loss. Nevertheless, the edition of 750 copies shows that there is great interest in his work. The price of 32 euros per book is explained by the uniqueness and creative approach that runs through the entire publication.

A look into the future

While many post -employees may not quite understand what Schmidt's art is, the artist remains optimistic. Even with the new requirements that modern mail, such as the use of barcodes, he always finds new ways to express his creativity. Schmidt not only found a place in the world of Philatelie, but also opened a new perspective that enriches both the art and the stamp collector community.

For those interested, there is the opportunity to order the book directly from Martin Schmidt to acquire part of these imaginative art creations and to dive into the colorful world of "fantastic philately".

- Nag