The Priority Boxes Art Project
What would you do if you suddenly received a box via mail, labeled “FRAGILE: Contains Peace”? How would you use it? Would you give it to someone else? Would you sell it? Would you just throw it away?
Such a box is exactly what painter Franck de Las Mercedes has been sending since May
of 2006 to anyone who asks him, anywhere in the world, for free.
"The Priority Boxes" project is a public art series that seeks to provoke thought, to make people reconsider their ability to influence change, communicate through art and make art accessible to people from all walks of life.
Each box is the canvas for a unique abstract painting and is dedicated with a “Fragile:" message. The project which started as an initiative to promote peace quickly evolved in to art movement with boxes containing a wide spectrum of emotions and abstract attributes such as Freedom, Love and Justice.
By using a box format painted on the outside, sent by mail, Franck aims to have people interact with a work of art, from the person requesting one, to the very first change of hands at the post office, all the way to its receiver. By holding and observing one, the recipient can consider what the box suggests it contains, realize the fragility of what they are holding, and in that relation become aware or activate their ability to take action and influence change. The boxes must be free, in order to reinforce and remind us that things like peace and hope are not only free but also a priority.
The series is funded by the artist, shop sales, commissions, contributions and “Handle with Care” T-shirt sales.
To request a "Priority Box" please follow these steps:
Please include your name, address and tell us how you heard about the project.
Only ONE box will be sent per requester / e-mail.
***You can only request once - trying again from a different e-mail is not cool***
This e-mail is only limited to box requests:
There is currently about a 4-8 week waiting period for USA. (Boxes shipped outside USA can take over 10 months). Boxes are sent out in the order requests are received.
Everyone who requests a box will definitely get one. Your patience is appreciated.
Once you receive the box please be sure to send pictures.
THE PRIORITY BOXES ART PROJECT ©2006-2012
YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THE PRIORITY BOXES WITH YOUR PURCHASE AT:
DONATIONS WELCOME VIA PAYPAL
Your generous gift will contribute to the shipment of more boxes around the world.
SUPPORT THIS PROJECT WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF A SPECIAL EDITION PEACE BOX!
HELP PROMOTE PEACE!
Sponsor a box for a friend or loved one or contribute to the project with the purchase of a larger, special edition box, without the wait!
For a contribution of $25.00 you get:
A 5 x 5 x 5" painted box.
Ships within a week of order!
Proceeds help artist cover shipping costs for the project.
Thanks for providing paint for this project!
©2011 Franck de Las Mercedes
Footage courtesy of Yamin Segal
Special thanks to our kickstarter backers!
Priority Boxes Workshop is Here!
Interested in a Priority Boxes Workshop for your classroom or company? Franck is available for
hands-on workshops and discussions.
For more information, please contact:
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