Edition Announcement #182 - Lisa Congdon

Bright and sunny summery greetings collectors! It's Sara, pinch-hitting for Jen as she prepares for tonight's opening of Summer Reading at the gallery and her West Coast sojourn. Eventually, she'll find her way to San Francisco, the home of today's edition-maker, Lisa Congdon.

Owl No. 1 and Birch Forest No. 7 are both from Lisa's recently opened show, Little Pink Houses. Lisa co-conspired with friend and fellow artist Mati McDonough to create a series of original paintings and birdhouses inspired by their mutual love of the color pink and the John Mellencamp ode. Among Lisa's new works are the two paintings featured here. The originals were snatched up on opening night, leaving these fine print editions—lovely evidence of a lively imagination and appreciation for all things great and small—the only remaining options to bring a little bit of Lisa's vibrant and cheery world into your own home.

Finding and sharing sweet things great and small is among Lisa's many talents. We were all awed by Rare Device on our visit last spring. Founded by Rena Tom, Lisa joined as a partner in crime; the two manage to seek out seriously gorgeous stuff, tempting the thrifty among us to splurge on porcelain tumblers and this funky East/West tote (it's still on sale!).

If you're a deal-seeker, you've found the right place; we've paired up with our friends at Chronicle Books again to bring 20x200 collectors an insiders' sale. Enter coupon code 20x200 at checkout at Chronicle's online store and get 30% off your entire order + FREE ground shipping! Or, if you're lucky enough to live in the Bay Area, swing by the store and mention Lisa's editions on 20x200 and you'll also receive 30% off your purchase. Opt to pick-up one of Lisa's Birch Forest Flexi Journals and Kevin at Chronicle will also throw in a card from Lisa's Le Foret Eco-Keepsake set. Pair up a Birch Forest No.7 print with a Birch Forest journal for yourself or send off an Owl No.1 with a charming card as a gift.

Also worth checking out is this weekend's Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco. Lisa will be there and in good company for certain. Among the highlights for fine friends will be a raffle for Faythe Levine's book, Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design and admission is free! So why not check it out? Levine's book is chock-full of illustrations from our very own Kate Bingaman-Burt (who is also included in Summer Reading) and we just might have a few other 20x200 + Handmade Nation surprises up our sleeves. Stay tuned for details.

Far from the left coast? Get your Congdon dose on the interwebs. Little Pink Houses at SF's Curiosity Shoppe is making the rounds and great installation shots abound. I'd make a first stop at My Love for You, then go to Poppytalk, to see what I'm talking about. Lisa's also recently launched a new blog, The Adventures of Lisa and Wilfredo with her four-legged furry friend.

New Yorkers and visitors alike, we hope to see you tonight at the opening for Summer Reading. Find us at 6 Spring Street (between Elizabeth and the Bowery) this evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. toasting all things text-related!

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