PostSecret

I think this idea is amazing. It started out as a small project in November 2004, Frank Warren printed 3000 postcards inviting people to share a secret with him that they had never told before, and it could be about anything you wanted. They were left in various places from subways to pages of library books, and slowly his mailbox started to fill up, and continued to do so even after he stopped printing. They would appear on photographs, invitations, anything that helped form a part of the story and within this each story has become a piece of art, personal to the individual and with so much meaning to the rest of us.

What is interesting is that whenever anyone writes things down it takes a weight off of your shoulders even if you don't share it with anyone physically you are one step closer to releasing it. With this setup you get to share your secret and tell others without openly admitting anything. The funny thing is that you even if you cant relate to all many are heartfelt and some of them I wish I could speak to the person and tell them differently, no-one should ever be made to feel like this (below).



"There are two kinds of secrets: those we keep from others and the ones we hide from ourselves." - Frank Warren

I have one of the books and intend to get the collection over time, I think they are a great book of art, made from the heart. With some of the subjects you also realise that though you may not talk to your friends about literally everything someone somewhere out there knows exactly how you feel. They make you smile, laugh and cry and if it doesn't effect you you can just appreciate the art and sentiment. Take a peek at some of the ones below, these are just a small selection, if I could, I would post the whole book up. Thank you Frank.






You can check out weekly updates of new secrets sent to Frank at http://www.postsecret.com/ which is currently housing a bit of a Valentines theme, surprise surprise. Either way, check it out and buy a book, with all the support Frank has been able to avoid sponsorship deals so the idea can stay pure and true to everyone out there, keep u the good work.