ALTERNATIVE MEWS is a fundraising initiative devised by HAIKU CATS Artist/Author C.B. Fraser and Activist Juli Briskman to help raise funds for voter outreach, education, and mobilization.
A life-changing photo of Julie Briskman expressing her First Amendment Rights toward the Presidential motorcade in 2017 inspired one of C.B.Fraser’s inimitably quirky collages with haiku. The like minded exchange that followed solidified the idea that one small but mighty gesture can inspire the world. ALTERNATIVE MEWS is the embodiment of that idea. Proceeds from 30% of all products sold will go to SwingLeft.org, with the expansion of its outreach remaining at the core of this initiative. To learn more :
kittyboyproductions.com/alternative-mews (CB Fraser/HAIKU CATS)
longmayshewave.net (Juli Briskman)
swingleft.org
HAIKU CATS’ quirky line of paper products began with the creation of the HAIKU CATS gift book, published by Kitty Boy Productions (ISBN# 978057811612). The HAIKU CATS Book ($22) is a 6" x 6” delicately embossed, soft-cover 96-page book printed by Donahue Printing in Los Angeles with Cougar Natural stock and soy-based pigments on a lithographic press. Independent publication of the book and products was chosen to ensure use of the highest quality materials and production values while still providing affordable retail pricing. Interest in the book has also spawned a growing line of related stationery products, including over 40 unique greeting cards, 25 pre-matted 8”x10” prints, greeting and gift card boxed sets, (15) 2.75" x 2.75" 2-sided “Hai-U” cards (the original Tweet!) sold individually or all together in a reusable muslin pouch, a 13-page wall calendar.
Artist/Author C.B. Fraser grew up in a house full of kids, dogs, hamsters, bunnies, turtles and fish; but no cats. She was well into “adulthood” before she discovered the charm of felines. A chance encounter with a charismatic old alley cat (Kittyboy) led her down an unexpected creative path. “It was on this journey that I realized the true meaning of ‘rescue’ animals,” says Fraser. “They are creatures put on Earth to save humans from themselves by affording us the experience of unconditional love; and in the case of cats, teaching us not to take ourselves too seriously. I’d say HAIKU CATS is an expose of feline behavior (the good, the bad, the snuggly) with an underlying bit of commentary on the human condition.”
Fraser’s cat collages are a confluence of antique Japanese prints, scissors, ink and an artist who loves nothing more than the surprises lurking in the creative process. The haiku are inspired by feline behavior in all its grace and aberration. When the artist is not cutting up paper, patting cats, or napping, she can be found teaching Taoist yoga and reflecting on her great good fortune.
See the book and entire HAIKU CATS line at:
http://www.kittyboyproductions.com
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