Ginny Lloyd (American)
Framed Illustrated Envelope (Mail Art / Artist Correspondence)

This framed piece features an illustrated and hand-addressed envelope created by Ginny Lloyd, an artist known for her playful, conceptual approach to mail art and performance-related ephemera. The envelope is decorated with repeated stamped imagery of small, stove-like figures and fish motifs, arranged in a rhythmic pattern across the surface. Handwritten and printed address details reference Lloyd Productions and locations in New York and San Francisco, reinforcing the work’s function as both correspondence and artwork.

Mail art was a significant component of late 20th-century conceptual and performance art, emphasizing communication, process, and the transformation of everyday objects into expressive works. This piece captures that spirit, blending graphic repetition, humor, and personal exchange into a unique, non-traditional art object. Presented framed, the envelope is preserved as a finished work while retaining its original postal character.

Medium: Mixed media on envelope (ink, stamping, postal elements)
Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 10 inches (framed)
Condition: Good overall condition; expected handling folds, light wear, and age-related toning consistent with mailed ephemera. Framed for display.