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Artistically Framed Stamps

Molly Rausch Finds Inspiration in the Mail

— January 19, 2012 — Art & Design
Social media might be replacing letters, but this new way of communication doesn’t have the level of aesthetics and art found in the epistolary mode, as shown by the paintings of New York-based artist Molly Rausch.

Using postage stamps as the base of her artwork, Rausch paints mesmerizing landscapes around the borders of the mailable stickers. These fascinating watercolors blend the theme of each stamp into the whole painting perfectly. Her work is explained on her personal website, “She does not paint on the stamp itself. And she does not research the subject, so the extension is completely invented and should not be tested for accuracy.” Thus, her paintings deliver beautiful art and fictional stories.    

Mind-blowing and stunning, the charming paintings by Molly Rausch carry good news in the form of wordless narratives of color.
Trend Themes
1. Epistolary Art - Opportunity to create and sell artwork using postage stamps as a base, incorporating mesmerizing landscapes around the borders.
2. Fictional Storytelling - Potential for artists to explore the blending of themes from postage stamps into beautiful paintings that convey wordless narratives of color.
3. Aesthetic Communication - Opportunity to bring back the aesthetics of traditional mail communication through visually appealing artwork created around postage stamps.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists can leverage the trend of using postage stamps as a canvas to create unique and captivating artwork for sale.
2. E-commerce - Online platforms can facilitate the sale and distribution of artworks created using postage stamps as an artistic medium.
3. Stationery and Postal Services - Postal service providers and stationery retailers can offer customized stamps or stamp-themed products to cater to the growing demand for artistic mail communication.
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