A letter from artist Brittani Faulkes to Chris Tyrell in response to his recent editorial "Protecting Ourselves" in the Opus Visual Arts Newsletter

Dear Chris

Thank you, thank you, thank you so very much! We have corresponded before on the subject of contractual obligation and Sergio Patrich. It is wonderful that you and the authorities at Opus have put yourselves out there as true advocates of artists' rights and published this piece regarding Sergio Patrich and named him in print.

I always look forward to the monthly Arts Newsletter from Opus because you never fail to write a well rounded objective editorial on some aspect of art or the artist's life that somehow touches all of the artists reading it. Everything is pertinent and much of it is educational. In fact, you have become a bit of a voice for all artists. And I especially want to thank you for lending this ability of yours to speak for others with regard to Sergio Patrich and his activities.

At the time we last corresponded I felt quite raw and alone thanks to the Patrich ordeal, but now, although it is harsh that others are also affected, it is very nice to have the empowerment and camaraderie that a group of people can bring. This synergy has been very effective, and Hans Engel has proven to be an energetic head of this vanguard. All of us who are effected owe him our gratitude of thanks.

I'm guessing you will probably receive a lot of feedback regarding this July article. I hope it is all favorable.

Thanks again, and keep up the good work,
Brittani Faulkes