James Lee Byars. Letters and notes to Guy Schraenen, ca. 1976
1) Come on Guy. Hand-written letter on green toiletpaper, 11.5 x 26 cm, with original envelope addressed to Mr. Guy Schraenen sent from Krauss, Dusseldorf. Text on verso of envelope states 'How about a visit to Antwerp to get it done Got a room? Money? (freely transcribed).
2) Read the Th.FI.TO.IN.PH (the first totally interrogative philosophy) and it knocks you down. Handwritten note, black ink on white sheet, 11.5 x 8.2 cm. (3-5) Three handwritten letters, black ink on white sheets, 33.5 x 24.5 cm, 29.5 x 21 cm, and 11.5 x 8.5 cm. (6-8) Three empty mailed envelopes addressed to Guy Schraenen, including a floral Chinese paper envelope, postmarked 1976. Provenance: collection Guy Schraenen. (total 8)