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Secession Art & Design opened our Bernal Heights location in August of 2007, and has since grown to represent over 50 independent artists and designers. Our retail location is a gallery, boutique, and workspace combined, creating an untraditional storefront that allows customers to experience curated shows by owner, Eden Stein, and see the process of art being made in-house by Heather Robinson.

 

New Encaustic Art by Shannon Amidon

I'm breathing a deep sigh of relief that the storms have passed and the sun can refresh us in ways we didn't know we needed. The greenery is almost fluorescent, so vibrant it sparkles in the morning light.

This feels like the perfect time to release our newest collection by Shannon Amidon. She captures nature so beautifully in all its glory of growth, pollination, and movement. Encaustic, the medium that Shannon works in, consists of natural beeswax and damar resin (crystallized tree sap), and seems like the perfect vehicle for her art. Into this rich marble-like surface she transfers her illustrations and photographs.

If you take a closer look, you'll notice the real gold, crushed mother-of-pearl, and tourmaline in some of these pieces - treasures that give a unique texture to her art. Which one will you choose to bring the richness of nature into your home?

XO Eden

P.S. All art is being shipped from Shannon's rural home and studio in Troutdale, Oregon. So many of my customers have moved from the Bay. This is your opportunity to get these pieces shipped right to your door anywhere in the US.

Eden Stein