Are greeting cards one of the earliest forms of artificial intelligence? We know a special milestone is upcoming, we go shopping and search for the words we want to express, already crafted by some other being or machine, and we sign our name and send it on its way.

My husband and I have storage containers full of heartfelt greeting cards from family and friends, to and from each other. We have carried and continued to fill these containers over the 27 years and 13 relocations due to his job. It is challenging to let go of the sentiments that we either sent or received. They speak to us and tell us we work hard, we are loved, sexy and fabulous, a good child, parent, sibling or friend, among other things. While perusing, I was incredibly entertained and touched. Hilarious, sensual, sarcastic, supportive, and real words. But it still made me think….maybe we should find our own words. And we will. And we will hold on to them.

With Love from A I, 48″ x 36″, created with lovingly recycled greeting cards and acrylic. 2025.